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john
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john asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 1 decade ago

could and be able to?

I need some help explaining these two expressions. What's the difference between "could" and "be able to".

like: i could/was able to finish my homework

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  • kuppi
    1 decade ago
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    could is you have the ability

    and able to is the same the ability to do it

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