Definition of steady
steadier
;steadiest
1a : direct or sure in movement : unfaltering a steady handb : firm in position : fixed held the pole steadyc : keeping nearly upright in a seaway a steady ship
2 : showing little variation or fluctuation : stable, uniform a steady breeze steady prices
3a : not easily disturbed or upset steady nervesb (1) : constant in feeling, principle, purpose, or attachment steady friends (2) : dependablec : not given to dissipation : sober
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Examples of steady in a Sentence
She used a tripod to keep the camera steady.
Painting takes a steady hand and a good eye.
Prices have remained steady over the last month.
He finally has a steady job.
They do a steady business at the restaurant.
There has been a steady increase in prices.
I am making steady progress on refinishing the basement.
There was a steady rain all day.
We've received a steady stream of donations.
Origin and Etymology of steady
Middle English stedy, from stede
Synonym Discussion of steady
steady
Definition of steady
steadied
;steadying
transitive verb
: to make or keep steady
intransitive verb
: to become steady
steadier
nounExamples of steady in a Sentence
He steadied the gun and fired.
She used a tripod to steady the camera.
The doctor gave her medication to help steady her heart rate.
Her heart rate had been erratic but eventually steadied.
Prices have steadied in recent months.
First Known Use of steady
1530
steady
Definition of steady
1 : in a steady manner : steadily
2 : on the course set —used as a direction to the helmsman of a ship
First Known Use of steady
circa 1605
steady
Definition of steady
steadies
: one that is steady; specifically : a boyfriend or girlfriend with whom one goes steady
First Known Use of steady
1792
STEADY Defined for English Language Learners
steady
Definition of steady for English Language Learners
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: to keep (something or someone) from moving, shaking, falling, etc.
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: to cause (something) to stop changing, increasing, decreasing, etc.
steady
Definition of steady for English Language Learners
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: in a steady way
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Definition of steady for English Language Learners
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: the only person you are having a romantic relationship with : the person you are going steady with
STEADY Defined for Kids
Definition of steady for Students
steadier
;steadiest
1 : firmly fixed in position Make sure the ladder is steady.
2 : direct or sure in action She worked with steady hands. I took steady aim.
3 : showing little change a steady flow of water I found a steady job.
4 : not easily upset steady nerves
5 : reliable a steady worker
steadily
\ˈste-də-lē\ adverbsteadiness
\ˈste-dē-nəs\ nounDefinition of steady for Students
steadied
;steadying
: to make, keep, or become steady He put on some music to steady his nerves. I put the stepladder next to the cart and steadied it with one hand … — Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Loses Control
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