"capably" meaning in English

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Adverb

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-capably.wav Forms: more capably [comparative], most capably [superlative]
Etymology: From capable + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|capable|ly}} capable + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} capably (comparative more capably, superlative most capably)
  1. In a capable manner.
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