steady
steady /ˈstɛdi/
adjective
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(
)
Not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
(
steady
)
not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
A steady beat
a steady beat
A steady job
a steady job
A steady breeze
a steady breeze
A steady increase
a steady increase
A good steady ballplayer
a good steady ballplayer
-
Not easily excited or upset
(
steady
)
not easily excited or upset
Steady nerves
steady nerves
-
Relating to a person who does something regularly
(
steady
, regular
)
relating to a person who does something regularly
A regular customer
a regular customer
A steady drinker
a steady drinker
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Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
(
steadfast
, steady
, stiff
, unbendable
, firm
, unfaltering
, unshakable
, unwavering
, unshakeable
)
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Firm convictions
firm convictions
A firm mouth
a firm mouth
Steadfast resolve
steadfast resolve
A man of unbendable perseverence
a man of unbendable perseverence
Unwavering loyalty
unwavering loyalty
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Securely in position; not shaky
(
steady
)
securely in position; not shaky
Held the ladder steady
held the ladder steady
-
Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
(
steady
, unfluctuating
, firm
)
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
Stocks are still firm
stocks are still firm
adverb
-
In a steady manner
(
steadily
, steady
)
in a steady manner
He could still walk steadily
he could still walk steadily
noun
-
[Informal]
A person loved by another person
(
steady
[Informal] , sweetie
[Informal] , truelove
, sweetheart
)
a person loved by another person
The loving couple affectionately referred to each other as "sweetheart."
The loving couple affectionately referred to each other as "sweetheart."
verb
-
(
)
Make steady
(
becalm
, calm
, steady
)
make steady
Steady yourself
steady yourself
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(
)
Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
(
stabilise
[British] , stabilize
, steady
, brace
)
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel