Phrase Hound found 31 phrases and 2,491+ compound words that contain able. The most common are listed below. Open able in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 31
- able ratingA rating who is qualified to perform certain duties of seamanship.
- able-bodiedHaving a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
- daily-ableBeing usable as a daily driver.
- able-bodied seamanA seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained or certified in all routine duties; a member of the Royal Navy rated between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate.
- come-at-ableEasily accessible.
- Google-ableAlternative form of googleable: Able to be searched for or found using Google or another similar internet search engine.
- able ratingsplural of able rating: A rating who is qualified to perform certain duties of seamanship.
- differently ableDisabled or handicapped.
- get-at-ableAlternative spelling of getatable: Capable of being got at; accessible.
- able seamanSynonym of able-bodied seaman: A seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained or certified in all routine duties; a member of the Royal Navy rated between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate.
- talk-about-ableThat can be talked about; discussable.
- able seamenplural of able seaman: A seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained or certified in all routine duties; a member of the Royal Navy rated between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate.
- able-mindedHaving unimpaired mental capability.
- deal-with-ableAlternative form of deal-withable: Able to be dealt with, handled, or overcome.
- temporarily able-bodiedAble-bodied, where this is viewed as a temporary state that could unexpectedly cease at any moment.
- Instagram-ableAlternative spelling of Instagrammable: Visually attractive or interesting such that it lends itself to being photographed and posted on social media (specifically on Instagram); photogenic.
- TikTok-ableAlternative form of TikTokable: Suitable for publishing on TikTok.
- able whacketsBlows on the hand from a knotted or twisted handkerchief, especially given as a punishment to the loser of certain card games.
- able-bodiedismSynonym of ableism: Discrimination or prejudice against individuals with physical, intellectual, psychiatric, or other disabilities.
- able-bodiednessThe quality of being able-bodied.
- able-bodyismAbleism: a prejudice in favor of the able-bodied.
- non-able-bodiedNot able-bodied; disabled.
- un-come-at-ableAlternative form of uncomeatable: That cannot be come at; unreachable, inaccessible, unattackable.
- meme-ableAlternative form of memeable: Able to be turned into a meme; having the potential to become a meme.
- not be able to hit the broad side of a barnTo have very poor aim, such as while using firearms or in sports.
Compound words 2,491+
- availableSuch as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
- abilitySuitableness.
- variableAble to vary or be varied.
- enableTo make somebody able (to do, or to be, something); to give sufficient ability or power to do or to be; to give strength or ability to.
- unableNot able; lacking a certain ability.
- acceptableWorthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure.
- remarkableWorthy of remark; notable; interesting.
- profitableProducing a profit.
- desirableWorthy to be desired; pleasing; agreeable.
- notableWorthy of note; remarkable; memorable; noted or distinguished.