ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Capably

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Capably is an adverb meaning In a capable manner.

Meaning

In a capable manner.

Example Sentences

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.
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.

Synonyms for capably

Depending on context, synonyms include aptly, competently, ably.

Antonyms for capably

Common opposites include incompetently.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include competently, ably, aptly, proficiently, capaciously, incapably.

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