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.
Recent Examples of steady from the Web
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Tomorrow (Friday): A few clouds do little to halt the steady rise in temperatures through the day and humidity levels are high enough to add to the misery.
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Still, if the Bears can keep their edge rushers healthy first and then establish a steady and dependable rotation, their crew of outside linebackers offers an array of talent that should allow Fangio to create favorable matchups week to week.
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Steady price increases and many new drugs with price tags exceeding $100,000 per year have pushed that percentage higher.
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Ron Howard, a steady studio hand if there ever was one, was brought in to finish the movie and supervise what could be lengthy reshoots.
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But Norcross was there with a steady voice and a peace of mind.
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But in trying to navigate the maelstrom of lies unleashed by his unpredictable new client, a steady temperament may only go so far.
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Zawaski sees his own game as ready, but not steady.
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Along with receiving a steady outing from starting pitcher Annie Buffolino, Burbank, the District 16 representative and Section 2 champion, benefited from solid defense that kept Westchester Del Rey (District 11, Section 4 champion) off the board.
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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.
Recent Examples of steady from the Web
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As officers surrounded Rios and Kinsey, Aledda, a SWAT member steadied his rifle on the hood of a police car 152 feet away and took aim.
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But right now my full responsibility needs to be focused on steadying the ship of state and learning about all the departments and what the possibilities for new programs might be.
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Selwood sprung up on the gunnel at the bow of the boat to avoid the thrashing shark and steadied himself by clinging to the tubular metal frame of the sun shelter, known as a bimini.
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In a White House with few steadying mechanisms — and one led by a Washington neophyte who bristles at structure and protocol — the daily intelligence briefing is the rare constant.
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But the alliance has since steadied, with Vice President Mike Pence promising to honor the refugee deal during a visit to Sydney.
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To steady the aromatics on the stove, use a small grilling rack, heavy-duty broiling rack, or oven-safe cooling rack.
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CRUDE CONCERNS: Energy companies bounced back as the price of oil steadied.
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The island’s financial recovery plan covers less than a quarter of the debt payments due over the next decade, assuming Puerto Rico’s budget can be steadied.
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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
Recent Examples of steady from the Web
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Officials voted unanimously to hold their benchmark rate steady in a range between 0.75% and 1%, after a two-day policy meeting.
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Following a two-day policy meeting, officials voted unanimously to hold their benchmark rate steady in a range between 0.50% and 0.75%, while noting in a statement some recent improvements in the economy, including an uptick in consumer confidence.
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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
steady
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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