I wasn't able to work out what she was trying to say.
Synonyms and examplescanCan you make out what she is trying to say?
be capable of (doing)You are capable of a lot more than you think you are.
know how to"Do you know how to swim?" "Of course I know how to swim."
Antonyms and examplesunableI was unable to get the lid off the jar.
be incapable ofHe was incapable of putting a coherent sentence together.
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If someoneis able to do something, they have the strength, money, time, or skill to do that thing. You can also talk aboutsomeone's ability to do something.