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- Dictionarysteadily/ˈstɛdɪli/
adverb
- 1. in a regular and even manner: "the business has been growing steadily"
- 2. in a controlled or unwavering manner: "Nicholas gazed steadily at the face in the crowd"
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in a gradual, regular way over a period of time: Prices have risen steadily. (Definition of steadily from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) steadily | Business English. adverb. / ˈstedɪli / uk us. Add to word list. in a gradual way, remaining at a similar rate:
in a gradual, regular way over a period of time: Prices have risen steadily. (Definition of steadily from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) steadily | Business English. adverb. / ˈstedɪli / uk us. Add to word list. in a gradual way, remaining at a similar rate:
Steadily definition: in a way that moves constantly and at an even pace or in the same direction. See examples of STEADILY used in a sentence.
Something that happens steadily occurs at a predictable, reliable, unchanging pace. If it keeps raining for hours, it's been raining steadily. If you stand outside without an umbrella, you will steadily get drenched.
1. Firm in position or place; fixed. 2. Direct and unfaltering; sure. 3. Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform: a steady increase in value; a steady breeze. 4. Not easily excited or upset: steady nerves. 5. Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast. 6. Reliable; dependable. 7. Temperate; sober.
Synonyms for STEADILY: continuously, frequently, often, repeatedly, uninterruptedly, commonly, regularly, usually; Antonyms of STEADILY: never, sometimes, occasionally, intermittently, periodically, rarely, seldom, unusually.
without changing or being interrupted. He looked at her steadily. The rain fell steadily. See steadily in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English. Check pronunciation: steadily. Definition of steadily adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
free from excitement; not easily disturbed; calm: steady nerves. firm; not weakening or lessening: a steady hand. settled or sober, as a person or habits: a steady pupil who does his work on time. interj. (used to urge someone or an animal to calm down or be under control): Whoa, steady, big fellow! n. [ countable]
steadily. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English stead‧i‧ly /ˈstedəli/ adverb 1 gradually and continually The company’s exports have grown steadily. Debt was increasing steadily. The track climbs steadily. 2 in a calm way, without stopping He looked steadily at his uncle.
in a regular and even manner:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.
