The Opposite(Antonym) of “roving”
The antonyms of roving are settled and stationary. The antonyms settled and stationary convey a sense of stability, permanence, and lack of movement.
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Definitions and Examples of settled, stationary
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fixed or established in a place or position; not moving or changing.
Example
After years of traveling, he finally decided to settle down and start a family.
Not moving or capable of being moved; fixed in place.
Example
The statue has been stationary for centuries and has become a symbol of the city.
Key Differences: settled vs stationary
- 1Settled implies a permanent state of being fixed or established in a place or position.
- 2Stationary refers to something that is not moving or capable of being moved, often used to describe objects or machinery.
Effective Usage of settled, stationary
- 1Travel and Adventure: Use roving to describe travel and exploration, and settled or stationary to describe a more stable lifestyle.
- 2Real Estate and Housing: Use settled to describe a permanent residence, and stationary to describe a property's location.
- 3Transportation and Logistics: Use stationary to describe a vehicle or object that is not moving or capable of being moved.
Remember this!
The antonyms of roving are settled and stationary. Use roving to describe travel and exploration, and settled or stationary to describe a more stable lifestyle. Use stationary to describe a vehicle or object that is not moving or capable of being moved.
