Able and Ready

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Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.

Usage example: looking for an able and reliable assistant

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Ready is a synonym for able in capable of performing topic. In some cases you can use "Ready" instead an adjective "Able".

Nearby Word: ability

Ready adjective - Being in a state of fitness for some experience or action.

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Able is a synonym for ready. Sometimes you can use "Able" instead an adjective "Ready".

Nearby Words: readiness, readily, readying, readied

Dreadlock Warrior: All Weavians have corded hair, the majority that we get to see are warriors ready and able to defend their homes.

Source: Western Animation / Magi-Nation
Finagle's Law: Sinisterkun was all ready and able to join in the Yoshi's Island race when his power went out right before recording.

Source: Lets Play / SuperLPHeroes
Castoff contains examples of: Action Girl: Arianna is ready and able to fight and win.

Source: Webcomic / Castoff

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