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Synonyms of ability in English:

ability


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noun

1‘he was proud of his daughter's ability to read and write’

SYNONYMS
capacity, capability, potential, potentiality, power, faculty, aptness, facility, propensity, wherewithal, means, preparedness
ANTONYMS

inability, incapacity

2‘they are taught French in sets based on their ability’

SYNONYMS
talent, skill, expertise, expertness, adeptness, aptitude, skilfulness, prowess, mastery, artistry, calibre, accomplishment
competence, competency, proficiency
dexterity, adroitness, deftness, cleverness, smartness, flair, finesse, gift, knack, brilliance, genius
qualification, resources
savoir faire
informal know-how