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- pronunciation:
- ste
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, interjection, transitive verb, intransitive 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.
Do we have a steady table where we can put the microscope?- synonyms:
- firm, stable
- antonyms:
- rocky, unstable, unsteady
- similar words:
- balanced, fast, fixed, immovable, motionless, rigid, secure, set, solid, stationary, sturdy, substantial
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| definition 2: |
unshaking; firm.
The carpenter has a steady hand with the hammer.- synonyms:
- firm
- antonyms:
- shaky, tremulous, unsteady, wobbly
- similar words:
- careful, deliberate, fast, methodical, resolved, solid, stable, true, unwavering
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| definition 3: |
having a continuous and regular movement, quality, or rate of development.
They moved at a slow but steady pace.- synonyms:
- constant, continuous, even, regular
- antonyms:
- choppy, fluctuating, halting, irregular, sporadic, unsteady
- similar words:
- consistent, continual, fixed, habitual, incessant, inexorable, persistent, rhythmic, stable, steadfast, unbroken, unchanging, uniform, unremitting, unvarying
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| definition 4: |
sober and controlled in temperament; calm.
She remained steady amidst the chaos.- synonyms:
- calm, even, sober
- antonyms:
- excitable, flighty, temperamental
- similar words:
- balanced, collected, composed, cool, level, levelheaded, poised, sensible, serious, solid, stable, unflappable
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| definition 5: |
dependable; trustworthy.
He is the most steady player on our team.Our organization is lucky to have its steady supporters.- synonyms:
- dependable, reliable, secure, sure, trustworthy
- antonyms:
- flighty, unreliable
- similar words:
- constant, faithful, fast, loyal, solid, stable, stalwart, staunch, steadfast, true, unfailing
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| definition 6: |
unwavering; resolute.
She remained steady in the pursuit of her goals.- synonyms:
- determined, firm, resolute, steadfast, unwavering
- antonyms:
- irresolute
- similar words:
- devoted, fast, insistent, loyal, patient, persevering, persistent, relentless, single-minded, stout, tenacious
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| definition 7: |
unlikely to change; firmly established.
He has a steady job now and can afford his own apartment.- similar words:
- regular, steadfast
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cocksure, even, intent, laborious, serene, standing, tranquil |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
calm yourself; control yourself.
Steady! We don't know all the facts yet.- similar words:
- calm down, cool it
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
steadies, steadying, steadied |
| definition: |
to make or keep steady or stable.
She was dizzy upon standing, but she managed to steady herself.- synonyms:
- fix, stabilize
- antonyms:
- fluster, unsettle, unsteady, upset
- similar words:
- balance, brace, calm, collect, compose, fasten, firm, poise, secure, settle
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| related words: |
brace, set, stay |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to become steady.
The rocking chair steadied moments after he got up.- synonyms:
- stabilize
- antonyms:
- falter, unsettle, waver
- similar words:
- balance, calm, fix, settle
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
steadier, steadiest |
| definition: |
in a steady manner; with firmness.
Hold the board steady while I cut it.- synonyms:
- firm
- 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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