# able vs arable

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### able
*adjective · IPA /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ · frequency rank #352*
Having the necessary powers or the needed resources to accomplish a task.

### arable
*adjective · IPA /ˈæɹəbl̩/ · frequency rank #30,313*
Able to be plowed or tilled, capable of growing crops (traditionally contrasted with pasturable lands such as heaths).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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