Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
Deftly; in an adroit manner.
Example sentences
- ably As head of the team I was ably assisted by him.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| adroitly | steady | |
| ably | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- ably2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ably2 = 2 syllables).