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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. b (1)
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.
Something that is steady continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is unlikely to change suddenly.
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.