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Wordabulary

ability

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

The skill or power needed to do something.

"She has a natural ability to make people laugh."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

skill capability

Antonyms

inability

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She has a natural _____ to make people laugh."

Answer: ability

In your own words, what does "ability" mean?

The skill or power needed to do something.

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