English dictionary
steady
adjectivePronunciation
ˈstɛdi
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- not easily excited or upset
adjective
- relating to a person who does something regularly
adjective
- marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
adjective
- securely in position; not shaky
adjective
- not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
adjective
- not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
adverb
- in a steady manner
noun
- a person loved by another person
verb
- make steady
verb
- support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
Example sentences
steady nerves
a regular customer
a steady drinker
firm convictions
a firm mouth
steadfast resolve
a man of unbendable perseverance
unwavering loyalty
held the ladder steady
stocks are still firm
a steady beat
a steady job
a steady breeze
a steady increase
a good steady ballplayer
he could still walk steadily
steady yourself
brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel