adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In an able manner; with great ability.

   "ably done, handled, planned, said"

Adverb

1. 1
   with competence; in a competent capable manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adroitlycapablycompetentlyadeptlyadequatelyagilely

Example

More examples

"As head of the team I was ably assisted by him."

Etymology

From Middle English abeliche, abelyche, abilliche, abliche; equivalent to able + -ly.

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