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Definition of ably adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ably

adverb
 
/ˈeɪbli/
 
/ˈeɪbli/
Word Family
  • able adjective (≠ unable)
  • ably adverb
  • ability noun (≠ inability)
  • disabled adjective
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  1. well and with skill
    • We were ably assisted by a team of volunteers.
    see also able (2)
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryAbly is used with these verbs:
    • assist
    • represent
    • support
    • …
    See full entry
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alloy
noun
 
 
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Physics and chemistry
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