ability
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /əˈbɪləti/US /əˈbɪləti/
Meaning
noun
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
“People with the disease may lose their ability to communicate.”
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“that ability to self-reflect and say I”
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“The ability to make sacrifices, endure pain and suffering, you will need these qualities in life.”
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“The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive.”
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