Ably

/ˈeɪbli/ adverb

In a skillful and competent manner; doing something well and effectively.

From Middle English 'able' (from Old French 'able', from Latin 'habilis' meaning 'easily handled') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The word has meant 'competently' since at least the 14th century.

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