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Wordabulary

stable

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Firmly fixed or not likely to change or fail suddenly.

"The government has kept the economy relatively stable this year."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

unstable shaky

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The government has kept the economy relatively _____ this year."

Answer: stable

In your own words, what does "stable" mean?

Firmly fixed or not likely to change or fail suddenly.

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