stable

US /ˈsteɪ.bəl/
UK /ˈsteɪ.bəl/
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1.

not likely to change or fail; firmly established

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The country's economy is now stable.
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He has a very stable personality.
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steadyfirmsecurefixedconstant
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unstablevolatile
2.

(of an object or structure) not easily upset or overthrown

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Make sure the ladder is stable before you climb it.
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The table felt very stable on the flat floor.
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sturdybalancedfirmsolidsecure
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unstablewobbly
1.

a building in which horses or other livestock are kept

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The farmer led the horse into the stable.
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There are five horses in the stable.
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barnbyrecowshedpen
1.

put or keep (a horse) in a stable

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The groom will stable the horses for the night.
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We need to stable the new ponies.
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houselodgeshelterboard
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close the stable door after the horse has bolted