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Meaning of 'stable' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Stable [ v. i.]
- Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.
- Steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of stable character.
- Durable; not subject to overthrow or change; firm; as, a stable foundation; a stable position.
- A house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse stable; a cow stable.
- To dwell or lodge in a stable; to dwell in an inclosed place; to kennel.
2 . Stable [ v. t.]
- To fix; to establish.
- To put or keep in a stable.

Meaning of 'stable' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . stable [ v]
Meaning (1):
- shelter in a stable
Example in sentence:
  • stable horses
2 . stable [ a]
Meaning (2):
- resistant to change of position or condition
Example in sentence:
  • a stable ladder;
  • a stable peace;
  • a stable relationship;
  • stable prices
3 . stable [ s]
Meaning (3):
- showing little if any change
Example in sentence:
  • a static population
Meaning (4):
- firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation
Example in sentence:
  • the economy is stable

Nearby Words:

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