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- pronunciation:
- ste
di
- 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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| related words: |
cocksure, even, intent, laborious, serene, standing, tranquil |
adverb + (adj.)steady
fairly, relatively, remarkably
(adj.)steady
+ noun
accumulation,
advance,
aim,
appreciation,
ascent,
barrage,
beat,
boyfriend,
breathing,
breeze,
cadence,
calm,
clientele,
climb,
clip,
companion,
current,
decline,
decrease,
diet,
dividend,
dose,
downpour,
drip,
drizzle,
drone,
drum,
drumbeat,
earnings,
employment,
erosion,
exodus,
expansion,
flow,
foot,
gain,
gait,
gaze,
gig,
girlfriend,
growth,
heartbeat,
hiss,
hum,
improvement,
income,
increase,
inflation,
influx,
job,
mile,
mph,
output,
pace,
parade,
partner,
paycheck,
performer,
pounding,
pressure,
procession,
progress,
progression,
pulse,
rain,
rate,
revenue,
rhythm,
rise,
roar,
seeing,
stream,
stroke,
supply,
temperature,
tempo,
traffic,
trickle,
wind
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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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(v.)steady
+ noun
elbow, finger, gun, knee, nerve, rock, voice
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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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