ably

See also: -ably

English

Etymology

From Middle English able + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈeɪ.bli/, /ˈeɪ.bə.li/

Adverb

ably (comparative more ably, superlative most ably)

  1. In an able manner; with great ability. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.][1]
    ably done, planned, said

Translations

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References

  1. “ably” in Lesley Brown, editor, The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 6.

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