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   steady

   /ˈstɛdi/

   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 sensiblelevel-headedwell 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"
   • 2. a strut for stabilizing a caravan or other vehicle when stationary.

   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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   What does a steady income mean?

   • The adjective steady can also describe something that isn't going to fluctuate wildly. If you have a steady income from a salary, you bring in approximately the same amount of money each month. If you are paid on commission, on the other hand, you may make Midas look poor in some months and beggars look rich in others.

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   What does steady mean?

   • His breathing was steady. They set off at a steady pace. fixed in a place or position, supported or balanced; controlled and not shaking or likely to fall down 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. (of a person) sensible; who can be relied on ready, steady, go!

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   What does go steady mean?

   • go steadyinformal. informal. ready, steady, go! Her father didn't approve of her going steady at such an early age. In addition to the idiom beginning with steady , also see go steady; slow but sure (steady wins the race). See steadfast. Her legs shook and she sat on her hands to try and steady herself.

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   What does it mean if you steady yourself?

   • If you steady yourself, you control your voice or expression, so that people will think that you are calm and not nervous . Her face turned away, and he saw she was trying to steady herself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive] She breathed in to steady her voice. [VERB noun]

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   What is a steady situation?

   • 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. Despite the steady rain, the mood was friendly and festive.

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   What does a steady gaze mean?

   • fixed in a place or position, supported or balanced; controlled and not shaking or likely to fall down 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. (of a person) sensible; who can be relied on ready, steady, go! (British English)

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     STEADY meaning: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and...

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     STEADY translate: 逐漸的, 穩步的;持續的;有規律的, 穩固的, 固定不動的；穩固的，平穩的,...

   • Steady: French Translation

     STEADY translate: régulier/-ière, constant/-ante, stable,...

   • Steady: Russian Translation

     STEADY translate: стабильный, постоянный , твердый,...

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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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