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Nilatsoej Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Difference bw "Unable to" and "not able to"

Hi frnds,

ex1: "I am unable to do"

ex2: "I am not able to do"

What is the diffenece on the above sentences, and at which situation we can use those sentences?
  

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They mean the same thing. It's personal preference which to use.

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  • They mean the same thing.
  • It's personal preference which to use.
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They mean the same thing. It's personal preference which to use.
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Hi Vorpar,

Thx a lot...for ur quick rply....now i got it....Emotion: smile
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Unable means failed to do,not able means no ability to do.
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AnonymousUnable means failed to do,not able means no ability to do.
Unable means "no ability";
"not able" also means "no ability".

The meanings are identical.
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I will be unable , is more formal.
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