Definitions and Examples of steady, firm, stable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or wobbling.
Example
He took a deep breath to steady his nerves before the big presentation.
Solidly built or stable; not easily moved or shaken.
Example
The foundation of the building was so firm that it withstood the earthquake.
Not likely to change or fluctuate; firmly established.
Example
The economy has been stable for the past few years, with steady growth and low inflation.
Key Differences: steady vs firm vs stable
- 1Steady refers to something that is firmly fixed or balanced, while firm describes something that is solidly built or stable.
- 2Stable is a complementary antonym that describes something that is not likely to change or fluctuate.
Effective Usage of steady, firm, stable
- 1Physical Stability: Use steady to describe objects or people that are not shaking or wobbling.
- 2Emotional Stability: Use firm to describe people who are strong and resilient in the face of challenges.
- 3Economic Stability: Use stable to describe situations or systems that are firmly established and not likely to change or fluctuate.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unsteady are steady, firm, and stable. Use steady to describe objects or people that are not shaking or wobbling, firm to describe people who are strong and resilient, and stable to describe situations or systems that are firmly established and not likely to change or fluctuate.
