Definitions and Examples of settled, stable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fixed or established; not likely to change or move.
Example
After years of traveling, he finally decided to settle down in a small town.
Not likely to give way or overturn; firmly established.
Example
The economy has been stable for the past few years, with no major fluctuations.
Key Differences: settled vs stable
- 1Settled implies a state of being fixed or established, while floater suggests a lack of stability or permanence.
- 2Stable implies a state of being firmly established or unlikely to change, while floater suggests a lack of stability or predictability.
Effective Usage of settled, stable
- 1Real Estate: Use settled to describe properties that are established and have a long history.
- 2Finance: Use stable to describe investments that are unlikely to fluctuate or lose value.
- 3Politics: Use settled to describe policies that have been established and are unlikely to change.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Settled conveys a sense of being fixed or established, while stable suggests a state of being firmly established or unlikely to change. Use these words in real estate, finance, and politics to describe properties, investments, and policies that are established and unlikely to change.
