Able and Weak

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Able

Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
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Weak is an antonym for able in topics: capable, capable of performing, able to perform well.
Nearby Word: ability

Weak

Weak adjective - Unable to act or achieve one's purpose.
Usage example: the vice president is a relatively weak official
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Able is an antonym for weak in topics: faint, exposed, cowardly, deficient, not strong.
Nearby Words: weaken, weakness, weakly, weakening, weakling
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  • Bubble Gun Incredibly weak and able to stun none but the weakest of enemies, it's primarily used to pop balloons before you get arrows.
    Source: Bubble Gun
  • Despite being physically weak and ill, Nanami starts the series able to easily defeat her brother, who defeated the official Greatest Swordsman in Japan.
    Source: Willfully Weak
  • Western Animation / Arthur Similarities include Prunella saving things for odd or weak reasons, not being able to let go, accumulating more stuff, and being shocked that she actually has closet space.
    Source: Western Animation / Arthur
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