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steady

/ˈstɪdi/noun, verb, adjective, adverb2 syllables

Steady means: not subject to change or variation especially in behavior.

Synonyms for steady34

noun, as in a person loved by another person

sweetheart, sweetie, truelove

verb, as in support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace

brace, stabilize, stabilise

verb, as in make steady

calm, becalm

adjective, as in not subject to change or variation especially in behavior

dependable, rock-steady, steady-going, even, regular, firm, level, unwavering, steadied, sure, surefooted, sure-footed, footsure, stable, unagitated

adjective, as in marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering, resolute

adjective, as in not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

firm, unfluctuating, stable

adjective, as in relating to a person who does something regularly

regular, frequent

adjective, as in securely in position; not shaky

secure

adjective, as in not easily excited or upset

unexcitable

adverb, as in in a steady manner

steadily

Opposites of steady

unsteady

What does steady mean?10

adjective

1

not subject to change or variation especially in behavior“a steady beat”

2

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable“firm convictions”

3

not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall“stocks are still firm”

4

relating to a person who does something regularly“a regular customer”

5

securely in position; not shaky“held the ladder steady”

6

not easily excited or upset“steady nerves”

noun

1

a person loved by another person

verb

1

support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace“brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel”

2

make steady“steady yourself”

adverb

1

in a steady manner“he could still walk steadily”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with steady?4

two syllables

readyteddyeddy

three syllables

already
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Steady in a sentence

  • The footsteps walked closer and closer, at a fast and steady pace.Amastan
  • It wasn't a pouring rain, but it was steady.Amastan
  • We didn't run fast, but kept up a good steady pace.sharptoothed
  • Fine dress helps impress, but intelligence makes steady friends.al_ex_an_der
  • Slow and steady wins the race, but time and tide wait for no man.Ooneykcall
  • I feel the earth beneath my feet, steady and grounding.Igider
  • We listen to the heartbeat of the earth, steady and constant.Igider
  • But for your steady support, my mission would have resulted in failure.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of steady

as a noun

plural
steadies

as a verb

past tense
steadied
present participle
steadying
third-person singular
steadies
past participle
steadied

as a adjective

comparative
steadier
superlative
steadiest