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Be able to

To be able to do something means to have the ability to do it. Be able to is sometimes used in place of can or could. Instead of, "I can't go," you might say, "I am not able to go."

You can use be able to in any tense. Just change the tense of the verb be. For example, you can say, "I was able to see a movie last night," or, "He will be able to visit me tomorrow."

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03:18 PM Apr 06 2009 | Reply

bassoum

Cote D'Ivoire

I'm not able to see my doctor today because i'm working

04:57 AM Apr 06 2009 | Reply

Eydo

Eydo

Turkey

We all are not be able to do anything without help of ALLAH. And that is why as muslims; we say "InshaALLAH" / Godwilling"  when we wanna do something.

12:38 AM Apr 06 2009 | Reply

prashantjohn11

India

i guess im able to haldle that situation

12:37 AM Apr 06 2009 | Reply

prashantjohn11

India

jeez ami able to get through exams

12:36 AM Apr 06 2009 | Reply

prashantjohn11

India

heyy fellas ummm iam gonna tell u how to use this ya ok so u wanna know it. here it goes …......we may come across some kinda situations like while at gym ur master may ask u to lift some heavy weights. u may not too sure weather i can life those heavy weights or not at that point u may feel like heyy man do u really think am  able to lift those stuff

02:05 AM Apr 02 2009 | Reply

jiyogayo

United States

he main thrust of these programmes is to strengthen the ties of addicts to their family and community and get the community to cooperate in the rehabilitation process. The de-addiction centres run by non-governmental organizations employ various systems of medicine such as allopathy, homeopathy, ayurveda, naturopathy and yoga coupled with a range of psychotherapies to cure addicts.

 Substance Abuse Center 

01:56 AM Apr 02 2009 | Reply

blue_boom3

Thailand

I am able to forget you.

06:46 PM Mar 30 2009 | Reply

André Lopes

Brazil

I didn't understand "be able to" well. But, now, I m able to understand it  very well. Thanks English Baby.

11:11 AM Mar 24 2009 | Reply

amany7

amany7

Saudi Arabia

I am able to spend hours learning English without feeling bored….

07:44 AM Mar 24 2009 | Reply

sssampath

India

i was able to do practice.but i ididnt get time for that.