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Bubblebath Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Can vs be able to

Is there any difference between can and be able to?

ie I can swim vs I'm able to swim

Cheetahs can run 115km an hour vs Cheetahs are able to run 115km an hour
  

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No difference, at least not in these contexts.

— Nona the brit

  • No difference, at least not in these contexts.
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No difference, at least not in these contexts.
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Nona The BritNo difference, at least not in these contexts.
So do contexts decide the proper use of these two expressions?

I would like to know some examples.

Thanks in advance.
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