stable
gb/stˈeɪbəl/ us/stˈeɪbəl/
A2
Англійська
~ 4000
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
Not likely to change or move
Strong and steady; not likely to move or change suddenly.
Модель уживання:
[something] is stable
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stable' with 'able', leading to incorrect forms like 'stably' when 'able' is intended.
Синоніми
steady (Implies consistent and reliable over time.)
|
secure (Emphasizes safety and protection from change or danger.)
Антоніми
unstable (Likely to change, fall, or fail.)
|
insecure (Lacking stability or safety.)
Словосполучення
stable condition
|stable relationship
|stable structure
|stable economy
Теми
general
|safety
|science
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The chair is stable.
- Her job is stable.
- The wall is stable.
- He feels stable now.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
Building where horses are kept
A building where horses live.
Модель уживання:
[someone] keeps [animals] in a stable
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'stable' (noun) with 'table' due to similar pronunciation.
Синоніми
barn (General term for farm building, not always for horses.)
Антоніми
pasture (Open land for grazing, not a building.)
Словосполучення
horse stable
|clean the stable
|stable door
Теми
animals
|farming
|housing
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[substance] is stable under [conditions]
Синоніми
inert (Chemically non-reactive.)
Антоніми
reactive (Likely to change or react chemically.)
Словосполучення
chemically stable
|stable isotope
|thermally stable
Теми
science
|technology
Приклади
- This compound is stable at room temperature.
- Stable isotopes do not undergo radioactive decay.
- The material remains stable even under high pressure.
Навчальні приклади
- Water is stable at room temperature.
- This metal is very stable.
- The gas is stable in this bottle.
Іменник
B2
entity
4
Group managed by same person/company
A group of people working for the same manager or company.
Синоніми
team (General group working together, not necessarily under one manager.)
Словосполучення
a stable of writers
|a stable of fighters
Теми
business
|entertainment
|work
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The company has a stable of singers.
- He has a stable of artists.
- They have a big stable of players.
Граматика
Словникова форма
stable
IPA
GB/stˈeɪbəl/
US/stˈeɪbəl/
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stable (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (stable)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: stable
- Comparative: stabler
- Superlative: stablest
Noun
- Base: stable
- Plural: stables
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.