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- [stey-buh l]
- /ˈsteɪ bəl/
- /ˈsteɪbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stey-buh l]
- /ˈsteɪ bəl/
Definitions of stable word
- noun stable a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc. 1
- noun stable such a building with stalls. 1
- noun stable a collection of animals housed in such a building. 1
- noun stable Horse Racing. an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained. the horses belonging to, or the persons connected with, such an establishment. 1
- noun stable Informal. a number of people, usually in the same profession, who are employed, trained, or represented by the same company, agency, manager, etc.: a comedy show with a large stable of writers. the establishment that trains or manages such a group of people: two boxers from the same stable. a collection of items produced by or belonging to an establishment, industry, profession, or the like: The American auto industry has some new small cars in its stable. 1
- verb with object stable to put or lodge in or as if in a stable. 1
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Origin of stable
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English stable < Old French estable < Latin stabulum standing room, equivalent to sta-, stem of stāre to stand + -bulum noun suffix denoting place
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Parts of speech for Stable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
stable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stable
adj stable
- alive and kicking — If you say that someone or something is alive and kicking, you are emphasizing not only that they continue to survive, but also that they are very active.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- apoplectic — If someone is apoplectic, they are extremely angry about something.
- at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.
- at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
noun stable
- bethlehem — a town in the West Bank, near Jerusalem: birthplace of Jesus and early home of King David
- car park — A car park is an area or building where people can leave their cars.
- foursome — a company or set of four; two couples; a quartet: to make up a foursome for bridge.
- manger — Praesepe.
- cowshed — A cowshed is a building where cows are kept or milked.
adjective stable
- anchored — any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
- balanced — A balanced report, book, or other document takes into account all the different opinions on something and presents information in a fair and reasonable way.
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- confidential — Information that is confidential is meant to be kept secret or private.
- deadlocked — If a dispute or series of negotiations is deadlocked, no agreement can be reached because neither side will give in at all. You can also say that the people involved are deadlocked.
Antonyms for stable
adv stable
- adrift — If a boat is adrift, it is floating on the water and is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone.
- directionless — the act or an instance of directing.
- goalless — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.
adj stable
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
- anile — of or like a feeble old woman
- aqueous — In chemistry, an aqueous solution or cream has water as its base.
- ashake — in a shaking manner
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