Meaning & Definition of Steady in English
English⟶
Steady
/stɛdi/
noun
1. A person loved by another person
synonym:
- sweetheart,
- sweetie,
- steady,
- truelove
verb
1. Make steady
- "Steady yourself"
synonym:
- steady,
- calm,
- becalm
2. Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
- "Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
synonym:
- brace,
- steady,
- stabilize,
- stabilise
adjective
1. Not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
- "A steady beat"
- "A steady job"
- "A steady breeze"
- "A steady increase"
- "A good steady ballplayer"
synonym:
- steady
2. Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
- "Stocks are still firm"
synonym:
- firm,
- steady,
- unfluctuating
3. Securely in position
- Not shaky
- "Held the ladder steady"
synonym:
- steady
4. Marked by firm determination or resolution
- Not shakable
- "Firm convictions"
- "A firm mouth"
- "Steadfast resolve"
- "A man of unbendable perseverence"
- "Unwavering loyalty"
synonym:
- firm,
- steadfast,
- steady,
- stiff,
- unbendable,
- unfaltering,
- unshakable,
- unwavering
5. Relating to a person who does something regularly
- "A regular customer"
- "A steady drinker"
synonym:
- regular,
- steady
6. Not easily excited or upset
- "Steady nerves"
synonym:
- steady
adverb
1. In a steady manner
- "He could still walk steadily"
synonym:
- steadily,
- steady
Examples of using
There was a steady increase in population.
This table isn't steady.
There was a steady increase in population.