stable
gb/stˈeɪbəl/ us/stˈeɪbəl/
A2
Inglese
~ 4000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
B1
property
1
Not likely to change or move
Strong and steady; not likely to move or change suddenly.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is stable
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stable' with 'able', leading to incorrect forms like 'stably' when 'able' is intended.
Sinonimi
steady (Implies consistent and reliable over time.)
|
secure (Emphasizes safety and protection from change or danger.)
Contrari
unstable (Likely to change, fall, or fail.)
|
insecure (Lacking stability or safety.)
Collocazioni
stable condition
|stable relationship
|stable structure
|stable economy
Temi
general
|safety
|science
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The patient's condition is stable after surgery.
- This table is stable and won’t wobble.
- They have a stable income that covers all their needs.
- The bridge remained stable during the earthquake.
Esempi per chi studia
- The chair is stable.
- Her job is stable.
- The wall is stable.
- He feels stable now.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
2
Building where horses are kept
A building where horses live.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] keeps [animals] in a stable
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'stable' (noun) with 'table' due to similar pronunciation.
Sinonimi
barn (General term for farm building, not always for horses.)
Contrari
pasture (Open land for grazing, not a building.)
Collocazioni
horse stable
|clean the stable
|stable door
Temi
animals
|farming
|housing
Esempi
- The horses are in the stable for the night.
- She works at a riding school with a large stable.
- They built a new stable next to the farmhouse.
Esempi per chi studia
- The horse is in the stable.
- We clean the stable every day.
- The farmer has a big stable.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Not reacting or changing easily
Not changing or breaking easily in science or technology.
Schema d'uso:
[substance] is stable under [conditions]
Sinonimi
inert (Chemically non-reactive.)
Contrari
reactive (Likely to change or react chemically.)
Collocazioni
chemically stable
|stable isotope
|thermally stable
Temi
science
|technology
Esempi
- This compound is stable at room temperature.
- Stable isotopes do not undergo radioactive decay.
- The material remains stable even under high pressure.
Esempi per chi studia
- Water is stable at room temperature.
- This metal is very stable.
- The gas is stable in this bottle.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
4
Group managed by same person/company
A group of people working for the same manager or company.
Sinonimi
team (General group working together, not necessarily under one manager.)
Collocazioni
a stable of writers
|a stable of fighters
Temi
business
|entertainment
|work
Esempi
- The agency has a large stable of talented actors.
- He manages a stable of professional boxers.
- Their publishing house boasts a strong stable of authors.
Esempi per chi studia
- The company has a stable of singers.
- He has a stable of artists.
- They have a big stable of players.
Grammatica
Forma base
stable
IPA
GB/stˈeɪbəl/
US/stˈeɪbəl/
Sillabe e accento
stable (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (stable)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: stable
- Comparative: stabler
- Superlative: stablest
Noun
- Base: stable
- Plural: stables
Famiglia di parole
Forms
stables
noun
stabler
adjective
stablest
adjective
Related words
stabilization
noun
stabilizer
noun
stably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
destabilization
noun
Espressioni
close the stable door after the horse has bolted
1/klˈoʊz ðə stˈeɪbəl dˈɔɹ ˈæftɚ ðə hˈɔɹs hˈæz bˈoʊltɪd/
idiom
Act after it's too late
To try to stop something bad after it has already happened and cannot be changed.
Esempi
- Installing security cameras after the break-in was like closing the stable door after the horse had bolted.
- He apologized, but it was like closing the stable door after the horse had bolted.