Ability
Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.
Preference and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preference" instead a noun "Ability".
Nearby Word: able
Preference
Preference noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
Ability and preference are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Preference".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| high | high ability | high preference |
| special | special ability | special preference |
| particular | particular ability | particular preference |
| better | better ability | better preference |
| Other adjectives: similar, normal, common, specific, original, strong, actual, real, increased, little, general, apparent, uncanny, strange, said, tactical, newfound. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Differs from The Only One Allowed to Defeat You in that it's a matter of raw ability, not personal preference.
Source: Only I Can Kill Him -
If you downloaded a pirated copy of Far Cry 4, you will be stuck with a low FOV with no ability to adjust it to your preference.
Source: Digital Piracy Is Evil - Sword Art Online has Kirito, who exhibits a preference for heavy swords throughout the series and has in-game reflexes so lightning-fast that, in SAO, it granted him the ability to use Dual Wielding skills.
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