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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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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › steadySteady - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall. synonyms: firm, unfluctuating. stable. resistant to change of position or condition. adjective. not subject to change or variation especially in behavior. “a steady beat”. “a steady job”. “a steady breeze”.

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

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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.

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

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   5 days ago · 14 meanings: 1. not able to be moved or disturbed easily; stable 2. free from fluctuation 3. not easily excited; imperturbable.... Click for more definitions.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTEADY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   verb. uk / ˈstedi / us. [ T ] to make something stop shaking or moving: He managed to steady the plane. steady yourself. to stop yourself from falling: She grabbed hold of the rail to steady herself. (Definition of steady from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of steady. in Chinese (Traditional)

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySTEADY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · 1. adjective. 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. The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent, but has attracted little comment from educationalists.

7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › steadysteady - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute . a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object. Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions. a steady ride. Regular and even .

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTEADY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.