What is the difference between Able and Capable?
What is the difference between Able and Capable? :
Able :
( A ) Have the power – means or opportunity to do
The child is not yet able to write.
( B ) Competent – having the knowledge or skill
He is an able worker.
Capable :
( A ) Having the ability or power necessary for something
I am capable of better work than this.
She is capable of running a mile in five minutes.
( B ) Having the ability
She is a very capable woman.
( C ) Having the character or inclination to do something
He is quite capable of lying to get out of trouble.
( D ) Open to or allowing something
Our position is capable of improvement.