Ability and Will

Ability

Ability noun - The physical or mental power to do something.

Will and ability are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Will" instead a noun "Ability".

Nearby Word: able

Will

Will noun - The power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions.

Ability and will are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ability" instead a noun "Will".

Nearby Word: willing

How words are described

human human ability human will
good good ability good will
high high ability high will
physical physical ability physical will
Other adjectives: full, special, similar, original, single, poor, strong, actual, real, superior, little, psychic, passive, new, incredible, apparent, basic, magical.
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