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- pronunciation:
- ste
di
- parts of speech:
- adjective, interjection, verb, adverb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
steadier, steadiest |
| definition 1: |
firmly fixed in position; stable.
The craftsman built a steady table.- synonyms:
- firm, stable
- antonyms:
- rocky, unstable, unsteady
- similar words:
- balanced, fast, fixed, motionless, rigid, secure, set, solid, stationary, sturdy
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| definition 2: |
having a regular movement or course of action.
We took a slow but steady pace to get the job done.- synonyms:
- continuous, regular
- antonyms:
- irregular
- similar words:
- consistent, continual, fixed, habitual, incessant, persistent, rhythmic, stable, steadfast, uniform
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| definition 3: |
not easily upset; calm.
We remained steady when the fire alarm rang.- synonyms:
- calm, even, sober
- similar words:
- balanced, cool, level, poised, sensible, serious, solid, stable
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| definition 4: |
dependable; one who can be trusted.
He is a steady player on our team.- synonyms:
- dependable, reliable, secure, sure
- antonyms:
- unreliable
- similar words:
- constant, faithful, fast, loyal, steadfast, true
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| definition 5: |
firm; not shaking.
He has a steady hand with the hammer.- synonyms:
- firm
- antonyms:
- shaky, unsteady
- similar words:
- careful, deliberate, fast, solid, stable, true
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| related words: |
intent, serene, tranquil |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
"calm yourself"; "control yourself."
Steady! You're getting way too upset over this.- similar words:
- calm down
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
steadies, steadying, steadied |
| definition 1: |
to make or keep steady or stable.
We steadied ourselves in the canoe.- synonyms:
- fix
- antonyms:
- fluster, upset
- similar words:
- balance, brace, calm, collect, compose, fasten, poise, secure, settle
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| definition 2: |
to become steady.
The rocking chair steadied when he got up.- antonyms:
- falter
- similar words:
- balance, calm, fix, settle
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| related words: |
set |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
steadier, steadiest |
| definition: |
in a steady manner.
Hold the board steady while I cut it.- similar words:
- deliberately, fast, securely, solidly, stably
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| derivations: |
steadily (adv.), steadyingly (adv.), steadiness (n.) |
Word Builder: steady +
- steadily:
in a steady way.
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