Definition

More steady or secure than something else; less likely to change or fail.

Example

The new design is stabler than the previous version, making it safer to use.

Conversation

I think this table is stabler than the one we used before.

Yeah, it looks like it can hold more weight without wobbling.

Exactly! It's nice to have something more stabler for our projects.

For sure, it makes working together a lot easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who takes care of horses, usually in a stable.

Example

The stabler fed the horses every morning before dawn.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new stabler at the farm down the road?

Yeah, I saw that! It's nice to see someone taking care of the animals properly.

I hope they can manage everything well; being a stabler is a lot of work.

Root Explanation

Stabler is derived from the Old English word 'stabl', meaning a stable or a place where animals are kept, combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs a specific action. Thus, a 'stabler' refers to a person who manages or works in a stable, particularly in caring for horses.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works in a 'stable' — the root 'stabl' refers to that place, and '-er' indicates a person. A stabler is someone who takes care of animals in a stable.

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