Synonyms and antonyms of capacity in English

capacity

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SOMEONE’S ABILITY TO DO SOMETHING

Do you think he has the capacity to do the work?

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ability
She's reached the point in her career where she has the ability to do whatever she wants.
capability
These small villages don't have the capability to host the Olympics.

Antonym and example

inability
His inability to settle down in a job was holding him back.

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Able refers to having the strength, money, time, or skill to do something. You can say that someone is able to do something or you can talk about someone's ability to do something.
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capacity

noun
These are words and phrases related to capacity. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of capacity.
The hot water tank has a fifty-gallon capacity.
The United States has the capacity to outproduce all other nations.
In his capacity as Commander in Chief, the President is head of the armed forces.
Synonyms for capacity from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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