unable

/ʌnˈeɪbl̩/adj

Elementary

Not able; lacking a certain ability.

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Synonyms

helpless

Antonyms

able

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

abel able fable label table stable abell cable gable hable

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

ude udo udy ufo ugh uhh uhl ula ulf ulm

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

bly bol albo bali belk belz biel bila blau bohl

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