stable

A building where horses or similar farm animals are kept and fed.

• The horse is in the stable.
• We cleaned the stables this morning.
• The farm has a stable behind the house.

Similar words: horsebarn

Common phrases: horse stable, stable door, in a stable

Firmly in place or unlikely to change much.

• The table is stable.
• Prices have remained stable this year.
• Make sure the ladder is stable before you climb.

Similar words: steady, secure

Opposites: unstable

Common phrases: stable prices, stable condition, remain stable, stable relationship

Calm and unlikely to have sudden, strong changes in feelings or behaviour.

• She seems emotionally stable.
• He became more stable after months of treatment.
• The children need a calm, stable adult to care for them.

Similar words: balanced, steady

Opposites: unstable

Common phrases: emotionally stable, mentally stable, stable person

Tested enough to work reliably, with few known errors.

• Download the stable version.
• The latest stable release fixes several errors.
• Is this update stable enough for everyday use?

Similar words: reliable

Opposites: unstable

Common phrases: stable version, stable release, stable software