What does capably mean?
Capably means In a capable manner..
Capably
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a capable manner..
Example Sentences
They will all go down in polar history as leaders, these men. I believe Bowers would also have made a great name for himself if he had lived, and few polar ships have been commanded as capably as was the Terra Nova, by Pennell.
Pederson capably channeled the emotions of every Dodgers fan in the building, punctuating his rowdy trip around the bases with a fist in the air, a chest-thump, a get-on-your-feet gesture to the crowd and a double-barreled finger-point to his dugout.
Although it is more burdensome to handle than a Bermudan rig, a 'well-found gaff rig copes with heavy weather at least as capably as its triangular equivalent.
Synonyms for capably
Antonyms for capably
Related Words
Word Forms
- more capably
- most capably
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for capably?
Common synonyms include aptly, competently, ably, with competence.
What is the opposite of capably?
Possible antonyms include incompetently, displaying incompetence.
How do you use capably in a sentence?
They will all go down in polar history as leaders, these men. I believe Bowers would also have made a great name for himself if he had lived, and few polar ships have been commanded as capably as was the Terra Nova, by Pennell.
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