Definitions for ably

ably a·bly

Spelling: [ey-blee]
IPA: /ˈeɪ bli/

Ably is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 28 anagrams from letters in ably (ably).

Definitions for ably

adverb

  1. in an able manner; with skill or ability; competently.

Origin of ably

First recorded in 1350-1400, ably is from the Middle English word abelli. See able, -ly

Examples for ably

Some of the people demanded what he had to say of the gods, since he had spoken so ably of men.

It is not for me to offer a statement of what was done, and done so ably at this period.

He told me how ably you have seconded him and counselled him where necessary.

A Florida native, Russell ably captures her state's wonky blend of natural beauty and carny effects.

The question of the Lubeck debt is ably treated by Forssell in his Sver.

This is a real book with a real story, ably told and ably illustrated.

That he ably and effectually fulfilled that promise, was shown in the result.

All these debates and doings made for juicy news, and the men of the local staff, ably bossed by Callahan, poured it out daily.

Choate's address was ably given, and Mark Twain was at his best.

But he died counting Clinton a friend who had ‘served the American people most ably.’

Word Value for ably
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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