Cool MateCapable vs Did you feel qualified
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Capable
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
Did you feel qualified
Top 2,000 (common)
| Capable | Did you feel qualified | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪpəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //dɪd juː fiːl ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd//🇺🇸 //dɪd ju fɪl ˈkwɑlɪˌfaɪd// |
| Meaning | able to do something; having the skill or power to do it | Do you think you are good enough for this? |
| Example | She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. | Did you feel qualified to take on that new project? |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | appear, be, feel, fully, more than, perfectly, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very | feel qualified for, feel unqualified, feel qualified enough, make someone feel qualified, never feel qualified |
| Antonyms | incapable, unable | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused about using 'capable of' versus 'capable for'., Using 'capability' instead of 'capable' incorrectly., Using 'capable' as an adverb (it’s an adjective). | Confusing with 'confident' instead of 'qualified', Using 'qualify' when referring to feeling instead of being, Overusing in contexts where ability isn't being questioned |
| Usage notes | Use 'capable' to describe someone or something that has the ability to achieve a task. It's suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual situations. | Use in contexts where someone's ability or competence is being assessed. Suitable in both formal and informal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Capable vs Did you feel qualified
What's the difference between Capable and Did you feel qualified?
Capable: able to do something; having the skill or power to do it Did you feel qualified: Do you think you are good enough for this?
Can you show an example of each?
Capable: She is quite capable of handling difficult situations on her own. Did you feel qualified: Did you feel qualified to take on that new project?
Can I use Capable and Did you feel qualified interchangeably?
Not always. Capable and Did you feel qualified are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.