stable (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪbəl/
Definition
Not likely to fall, break, or collapse; firm and steady.
Examples
The bridge is designed to be stable enough to withstand strong winds.
After the surgery, her condition was stable, and she was out of danger.
A stable government is essential for economic growth.
How to Use stable
- stable enough to (collocation)
- Sufficiently firm or steady to be able to do something. — "The structure is stable enough to withstand the earthquake."
- remain stable (collocation)
- To continue to be firm, steady, or unchanged. — "Her breathing remained stable throughout the procedure."
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