Synonyms & related words for ably

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of ably — including capably, competently, aptly, adroitly, skillfully, dexterously. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to ably

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Synonyms for ably

Common synonyms for ably include capably, competently, aptly, adroitly, skillfully, dexterously, deftly, proficiently — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does ably come from?

The word ably breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root abl-, from Latin habilis (“able”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.