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- DictionaryStead·y/ˈstedē/
adjective
- 1. firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving: "the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady"
- 2. regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity: "a steady decline in the national birth rate"
verb
- 1. make or become steady: "I took a deep breath to steady my nerves"
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"
The meaning of STEADY is direct or sure in movement : unfaltering. How to use steady in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Steady.
STEADY definition: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly: 2. not moving or…. Learn more.
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: firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium. See examples of STEADY used in a sentence.
STEADY meaning: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly: 2. not moving or…. Learn more.
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.
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.
Something that is steady continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is unlikely to change suddenly.
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.
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)
