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Q: How does the adjective 'steady' differ from other similar words?

The words equable and even are common synonyms of steady . While all three words mean "not varying throughout a course or extent," steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement. // steady progress

Q: When could 'equable' be used to replace 'steady'?

The meanings of equable and steady largely overlap; however, equable implies lack of extremes or of sudden sharp changes. // maintain an equable temper

Q: When would 'even' be a good substitute for 'steady'?

While the synonyms even and steady are close in meaning, even suggests a lack of variation in quality or character. // an even distribution

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(Entry 1 of 3)

1 firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate

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2 appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time

a popular author who produces a steady output of best sellers year after year

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cyclic
(or cyclical)

expected,
usual

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unexpected,
unusual

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3 not undergoing a change in condition

a steady breeze from the west

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on an even keel
(also on even keel)

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4 not varying

support for her presidential bid has been steady

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5 worthy of one's trust

a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community

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effective,
telling

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hazardous,
risky

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steady

noun

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as in love, lover

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bride,
groom

steady

verb

Synonyms of steady (Entry 3 of 3)

as in underlie, truss

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truss,
underlie

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How does the adjective steady differ from other similar words?

The words equable and even are common synonyms of steady. While all three words mean "not varying throughout a course or extent," steady implies lack of fluctuation or interruption of movement.

steady progress