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stable

Definition

  • noun: a building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed
  • noun: a building in which horses are kept, fed, and cared for
  • verb: to put or keep (a horse) in a stable
  • verb: to put or keep in a stable
  • adjective: in a good state or condition that is not easily changed or likely to change
  • adjective: firmly established
  • sometimes used in the plural form 'stables' especially to mean a place where horses are kept for riding lessons
  • synonyms: fixed, constant, strong

Examples

  • ('US') She is 'in stable condition' after suffering multiple injuries. = ('Brit') She is 'in a stable condition' after suffering multiple injuries.

  • A new model will be added to the car company's 'stable' of sedans.

  • There have been three winners from his 'stable' this season.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's human nature to keep secrets, lie, steal. And I wanna eradicate that. That's how we'll maintain a stable, peaceful society. You would help me with that, wouldn't you? How would I help you? You're aware that Abnegation is undermining the faction system and breaking laws, harboring Divergents? (..)
    2014 Divergent