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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