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stable

intermediateB1

/ˈsteɪ.bəl/ · sta-ble

not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

نہ تو آسانی سے تبدیل ہونے یا ناکام ہونے والا؛ مستحکم طور پر قائم。

مضبوط

mazboot

Synonyms

steadysecurefirmمستحکمپائیدارٹھوس

Antonyms

unstableinsecureflimsyغیر مستحکمغیر محفوظناقص

Common Collocations

  • stable conditions
  • stable economy
  • stable relationship

Example Sentences

The bridge is stable enough to withstand heavy traffic.

پل اتنا مضبوط ہے کہ بھاری ٹریفک کو سہہ سکے۔

Pul itna mazboot hai ke bhari traffic ko seh sake.

A stable environment is essential for children’s development.

بچوں کی ترقی کے لیے ایک مستحکم ماحول ضروری ہے۔

Bachon ki taraqqi ke liye ek mustahkam mahol zaroori hai.

Investing in stable assets can protect your wealth.

مضبوط اثاثوں میں سرمایہ کاری آپ کی دولت کی حفاظت کر سکتی ہے۔

Mazboot asasaon mein sarmayakari aap ki dolat ki hifazat kar sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

staple:Staple refers to a basic or essential item, while stable refers to something that is steady or secure.

Word Family

stability
nounاستحکام
stabilize
verbمستحکم کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a stable platform that can hold weight without wobbling.

Picture a solid building standing firm in strong winds.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہے مستحکم رہ زِندگانی کی راہ، خُود کو سمجھے جو رہتا ہے باہمی راہ。

Hai mustahkam rah zindagani ki rah, khud ko samjhe jo rehta hai baahimi rah.

The path of life is stable, one who understands himself walks in mutual harmony.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مضبوط بنیاد ہمیشہ کامیابی کی اڑان ہوتی ہے۔

Mazboot buniyad hamesha kamiyabi ki udaan hoti hai.

A strong foundation always leads to success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "stabilis" — firm, stable

First known use: 14th century

The word 'stable' originates from the Latin word 'stabilis' which means 'firm' or 'steady.' It entered the English language in the Middle Ages.