Ably

Pronunciation: /eɪbli/

Definitions of ably

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically ending in -ly

Example Sentences

A1 She danced ably at the school talent show.

A2 The chef ably prepared a delicious meal for the guests.

B1 The team ably navigated through the challenging obstacle course.

B2 The lawyer ably defended her client in court.

C1 The conductor ably led the orchestra through a complex musical piece.

C2 The CEO ably managed the company through a period of economic uncertainty.

Examples of ably in a Sentence

formal She ably demonstrated her expertise in the field during the presentation.

informal He ably fixed the leaky faucet in no time.

slang She ably kicked butt in the competition.

figurative The young artist ably painted a picture with words in her poetry.

Grammatical Forms of ably

• past tense: ably
• plural: ablies
• comparative: more ably
• superlative: most ably
• present tense: ably
• future tense: will ably
• perfect tense: have ably
• continuous tense: is ably
• singular: ably
• positive degree: ably
• infinitive: to ably
• gerund: ablying
• participle: ablyed

Origin and Evolution of ably

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ably' originated from the Middle English word 'able', which is derived from the Old French word 'able' meaning 'capable'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ably' has evolved to emphasize the idea of being capable or skillful in performing a task or activity.