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stably

stably

1 4.3
In a steady way that does not move or change
  • adverb
  • /ˈsteɪbli/
translation icon : de manera estable
  • The structure was designed to stand stably against high winds.
  • cells stably

They just have to hawk until inflation is down and stably down.

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Examples

  • This thing walks stably down a small hill.

  • So some of these democratic countries are not as solidly or stably democratic as others.

  • With a controlled chain reaction, a reactor draws power steadily and stably for years.

  • Forums - Our most important priority at the moment is to ensure that the game runs stably and flawlessly.

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  • We try to find a bit of ground where we can stably resist these winds blowing us this way and that, but it takes a lot of energy.

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  • The child balanced stably on the edge of the sidewalk.

  • After years of therapy, she was able to live stably without relapsing.

Synonyms

steadily
vsstably
129 2.1

In a regular way without stopping

emphasizes strength and resistance to change rather than mere continuity
firmly
vsstably
125 1.0

With a strong, secure hold so something does not move

is about unchanging manner rather than physical anchoring or force
fixedly
vsstably
2 4.8

Someone looks at something without moving their eyes

is broader meaning overall unchanging condition not just focused attention
sturdily
vsstably
1 3.4

In a strong, steady way

refers to being unchanging in condition rather than physical strength
unswervingly
vsstably
1 7.4

In a steady way that does not change direction or purpose

applies to unchanging condition rather than belief-based direction
equably
vsstably
1 6.9

In a calm, steady way without sudden changes

stresses strength and resistance to change rather than mere evenness
undeviatingly
vsstably
7.5

In a steady, unchanging way

focuses on overall unchanging state rather than directional consistency
unfalteringly
vsstably
7.5

Acts with steady determination and does not waver

emphasizes being unchanging rather than determined effort under pressure

Antonyms

4.8

In a way that is not steady and likely to move, change, or fall

How Stable

securely
28 2.9
firmly
125 1.0
stably
1 4.3
steadily
129 2.1
unsteadily
7 3.9

Surface Forms

stably positive

Morphology

stably = stable (transparent) = stable + ly

Regular adjective-to-adverb derivation using the productive suffix '-ly', so the meaning is predictable from 'stable'.

Etymology

Stably comes from stable, which comes from an old root that means 'to stand', the same idea you see in the common English word stand. So to do something stably is to 'stand' firm — to stay steady and not change or move.