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- Dictionarysteady/ˈstɛdi/
adjective
- 1. firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving: "the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady" Similar Opposite
- 2. regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity: "a steady decline in the national birth rate" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. make or become steady: "I took a deep breath to steady my nerves" Similar
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.
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STEADY definition: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly: 2. not moving or…. Learn more.
1. a. : direct or sure in movement : unfaltering. a steady hand. b. : firm in position : fixed. held the pole steady. c. : keeping nearly upright in a seaway. a steady ship. 2. : showing little variation or fluctuation : stable, uniform. a steady breeze. steady prices. 3. a. : not easily disturbed or upset. steady nerves.
STEADY meaning: 1. happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly: 2. not moving or…. Learn more.
firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder. Synonyms: firm. even or regular in movement: the steady swing of the pendulum. free from change, variation, or interruption; uniform; continuous: a steady diet of meat and potatoes; a steady wind.
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.
fixed in a place or position, supported or balanced; controlled and not shaking or likely to fall down. He held the boat steady as she got in. 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. opposite unsteady. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
1. Firm in position or place; fixed. 2. Direct and unfaltering; sure. 3. Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform: a steady increase in value; a steady breeze. 4. Not easily excited or upset: steady nerves. 5. Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast. 6. Reliable; dependable. 7. Temperate; sober.
Something that is steady continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is unlikely to change suddenly.
STEADY definition: 1. happening at a gradual, regular rate: 2. still and not shaking: 3. not changing: . Learn more.
Definition of steady verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
