ABLY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adverb

with competence

Example: in a competent capable manner; they worked competently

Synonyms

Ably, Aptly, Capably, Competently

Antonyms

Incompetently

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "ably" comes from Middle English able.

🔗 Related Words

-ly – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales show how creatively Middle English speakers mixed vocabularies.

➡️ Words that Start with AB

Abridge Ablution Abnaki Abyssinians Abortuses Abuts Abience Abacate Abrase Absolutists Absence Abortive

Words that End with LY ⬅️

Beautifly Bonsly Cradily Cutiefly Gastly Overbearingly Overfly Overly Overpoweringly Oversupply Overtly Overwhelmingly