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What is the difference between abilities and skills ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between abilities and skills ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Ability - the capability/action to do something.
Skill - the capability/action of doing something exceptionally well.
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Abilities: He/She is able to {do something}. e.g - swim, run, climb mountains etc.
Skills: He/She is skilled at {doing something}. e.g - swimming, running, climbing mountains etc.
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