CAPABLY

competently, aptly, ably, capably

(adverb) with competence; in a competent capable manner; “they worked competently”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

capably (comparative more capably, superlative most capably)

In a capable manner.

Source: Wiktionary

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CAPABLE

Ca"pa*ble, a. Etym: [F. capable, LL. capabilis capacious, capable, fr. L. caper to take, contain. See Heave.]

1. Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault. Concious of jou and capable of pain. Prior.

2. Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations. More capable to discourse of battles than to give them. Motley.

3. Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will.

4. Capacious; large; comprehensive. [Obs.] Shak.

Note: Capable is usually followed by of, sometimes by an infinitive.

Syn.

– Able; competent; qualified; fitted; efficient; effective; skillful.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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