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steady
01
not subject to significant change or decline
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
steadiest
Comparative
steadier
gradable
Examples
The stock price has been steady this month.
02
habitually regular or reliable in action
Examples
He is a steady worker who arrives on time every day.
03
characterized by firmness of purpose or resolve
Examples
She gave a steady gaze to her opponent.
04
firmly fixed or securely positioned
Examples
The table stood steady on the uneven floor.
05
calm, composed, and not easily upset
Examples
He has a steady temperament even under stress.
steady
01
in a consistent, even, or unchanging manner
Grammatical Information
interrogative adverb
Examples
She walked steady along the narrow path.
to steady
01
to make something stable or calm
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
steady
3rd person singular
steadies
Present participle
steadying
Past simple
steadied
Past participle
steadied
Examples
She steadied her breathing before the speech.
02
to support or hold firmly in place, often using a brace
Examples
He steadied the beam with a wooden brace.
Steady
01
a person who is the regular romantic partner of someone
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
steadies
Examples
She brought her steady to the party.
Lexical Tree
steadily
steadiness
unsteady
steady
stead
