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be able to vs. be capable

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#1 (permalink) Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:34 am be able to vs. be capable

what is different?

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#2 (permalink) Wed Sep 17, 2008 13:06 pm be able to vs. be capable

. Be able to + V. Be capable of + Ving. They are often synonymous. The first is more casual, more common. _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

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