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Ably (adv) means Skilfully and competently.

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Skilfully and competently.
"ably done, handled, planned, said"
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Etymology

From Middle English abeliche, abelyche, abilliche, abliche; equivalent to able and -ly.

aptly capably competently

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What is the meaning of ably?
"ably" (adv) means skilfully and competently.
What is another word for ably?
Other words for "ably" include aptly, capably, competently.

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