Definitions and Examples of steady, stable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not likely to wobble or fall.
Example
He took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice steady during the presentation.
Not likely to change or fluctuate; firmly established or consistent.
Example
The company's financial situation is stable and predictable, which makes it a safe investment.
Key Differences: steady vs stable
- 1Steady implies physical or emotional balance, while stable implies consistency or predictability.
- 2Steady can be used to describe a person's posture or demeanor, while stable is more commonly used to describe a situation or condition.
Effective Usage of steady, stable
- 1Physical Stability: Use steady to describe objects or people that are firmly fixed or balanced.
- 2Emotional Stability: Use steady to describe a person's calm and composed demeanor.
- 3Consistency: Use stable to describe situations or conditions that are unlikely to change or fluctuate.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Steady conveys physical or emotional balance, while stable implies consistency or predictability. Use these words to describe objects or people that are firmly fixed or balanced, a person's calm and composed demeanor, or situations or conditions that are unlikely to change or fluctuate.