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Firm, regular, calm, or dependable without sudden unwanted change.
Examples
She finally found a steady job.
His freelance income is not always steady.
He gave me a long, steady look.
How did you stay so steady under pressure?
Her hand stayed steady during the delicate repair.
Similar words
committed
balance
secure
constant
lasting
calm
settle
controlled
firm
continuous
Meanings
Examples
Hold the ladder steady while I climb.
Her hand stayed steady during the delicate repair.
Is the table steady on that floor?
The camera was not steady in the wind.
He planted his feet in a steady position.
Similar words
stable
firm
still
balanced
secure
Examples
Sales showed steady growth throughout the year.
A steady rain fell until midnight.
We walked at a steady pace.
Has the patient made steady progress?
The signal was not steady enough to measure.
Examples
Her voice remained steady during the emergency.
He gave me a long, steady look.
Take a breath and keep your nerves steady.
She was not steady enough to speak yet.
How did you stay so steady under pressure?
Similar words
calm
controlled
composed
level-headed
unflustered
Examples
She finally found a steady job.
The shop has a steady stream of customers.
They have been in a steady relationship for two years.
His freelance income is not always steady.
Can this contract provide steady work?
Similar words
reliabledependable
secure
lasting
committed
Examples
She steadied the tray with both hands.
The boat slowly steadied after the wave passed.
He paused to steady his breathing.
Could you steady the chair for me?
Prices have not steadied since the sudden fall.
Similar words
stabilize
balance
brace
calm
settle
Etymology
Formed in the 1520s from stead, an old word for a place or fixed position, plus -y. The verb appeared in the same period.
FAQ
Steady describes something firm, regular, calm, or dependable, and as a verb it means to make or become stable.
What is the opposite of steady?
The opposite depends on the sense. Common choices include unsteady, erratic, agitated, and unstable.
What is the difference between steady and stable?
Both can mean unlikely to change, but steady often stresses regular movement or progress while stable stresses resistance to disruption.
What are the forms of steady?
The main forms are steadier, steadiest, steadied, and steadying.
What does go steady mean?
Go steady is an informal expression meaning to have an exclusive romantic relationship for a period of time.
How is steady pronounced?
In General American English, steady is pronounced /ˈstɛdi/.
Where does steady come from?
Steady was formed from stead, meaning a place or fixed position, and the ending -y.
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