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   stead·y

   /ˈstedē/

   adjective

   • 1. firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving: "the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady" Similar stablebalancedfirmfixedsecuresecuredfastsafeimmovableunshakeabledependableanchoredmooredjammedrootedbracedcementedrivetednailedtiedmotionlessstillunshakingstaticstationaryunmovingsureOpposite unstablelooseshaky
   • ▪ not faltering or wavering; controlled: "a steady gaze" Similar fixedintentimmovableimmobileunwaveringunfalteringOpposite darting
   • ▪ (of a person) sensible, reliable, and self-restrained: "a solid, steady young man" Similar sensiblelevelheadedwell balancedbalancedrationalsettledmaturedown-to-earthfull of common sensestolidcalmequableimperturbablereliabledependablesoundsoberserious-mindedresponsibleseriousOpposite flightyimpulsiveairy-fairyimmature
   • 2. regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity: "a steady decline in the national birth rate" Similar constantunchangingchangelessunvaryinginvariableundeviatinguniformevenregularconsistentcontinuouscontinualunceasingceaselessperpetualunremittingunwaveringunfalteringunfluctuatingundyingunendingendlessround-the-clockall-year-roundreliabledependableOpposite fluctuatingintermittentsporadic
   • ▪ not changing; regular and established: "I thought I'd better get a steady job" Similar regularunchanginghabitualusualcustomaryestablishedsettledfirmdevotedfaithfulOpposite occasionalon-off
   • ▪ (of a ship) moving without deviation from its course.

   verb

   • 1. make or become steady: "I took a deep breath to steady my nerves" Similar stabilizemake steadyhold steadysecurefixmake fastbracesupportbalancepoisecalmcalm downsoothecomposesettlepacifylullsubduequellcontrolget a grip onsedatetranquillizequietenquiet

   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"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y1. The verb dates from the mid 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. steadier noun

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   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.

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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.

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   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.

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   Steady definition: firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium. See examples of STEADY used in a sentence.

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   STEADY meaning: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly: 2. not moving or…. Learn more.

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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTEADY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is steady continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is unlikely to change suddenly.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsteady adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

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    Steady Definition. That does not shake, tremble, totter, etc.; firm; fixed; stable. Direct and unfaltering; sure. Constant, regular, uniform, or continuous; not changing, wavering, or faltering. A steady gaze, a steady diet, a steady rhythm. Habitual or regular; by habit.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSTEADY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    STEADY definition: 1. happening at a gradual, regular rate: 2. still and not shaking: 3. not changing: . Learn more.