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- Dictionarysteady/ˈstɛdi/
adjective
- 1. firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving: "the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady" Similar Opposite
- 2. regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity: "a steady decline in the national birth rate" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. make or become steady: "I took a deep breath to steady my nerves" Similar
exclamation
- 1. used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care: "Steady now! We don't want you hurting yourself"
noun
- 1. a person's regular boyfriend or girlfriend: informal "his steady chucked him two weeks ago"
- 2. a strut for stabilizing a caravan or other vehicle when stationary.
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STEADY definition: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly: 2. not moving or…. Learn more.
1. a. : direct or sure in movement : unfaltering. a steady hand. b. : firm in position : fixed. held the pole steady. c. : keeping nearly upright in a seaway. a steady ship. 2. : showing little variation or fluctuation : stable, uniform. a steady breeze. steady prices. 3. a. : not easily disturbed or upset. steady nerves. b (1)
firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder. Synonyms: firm. even or regular in movement: the steady swing of the pendulum. free from change, variation, or interruption; uniform; continuous: a steady diet of meat and potatoes; a steady wind.
A steady situation continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is not likely to change quickly. Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong.
fixed in a place or position, supported or balanced; controlled and not shaking or likely to fall down. He held the boat steady as she got in. I met his steady gaze. Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. She’s not very steady on her feet these days. opposite unsteady. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
Synonyms for STEADY: steadfast, loyal, staunch, faithful, good, true, dedicated, devout; Antonyms of STEADY: false, inconstant, treacherous, unfaithful, unreliable, fickle, faithless, untrue
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.
The adjective steady describes something that is firmly fixed in position. If you have to climb up on your roof, you definitely want to have a steady ladder. Otherwise, you risk ending up in the bushes instead of on the roof.
STEADY definition: 1. happening at a gradual, regular rate: 2. still and not shaking: 3. not changing: . Learn more.
Definition of steady verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
