The Difference Between Able and Capable | How Native Speakers Use Them

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ABOUT THIS LESSON 🤔
Learn the two main differences between able and capable. This is how native speakers use these words.

Able:
-Factual or physically possible now
-Can do

Capable:
-Hypothetical or future potential
-Can do well
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