steady

adjective
UK: /ˈstedi/
US: /ˈstɛdi/

  1. Firmly fixed in position; not likely to move, fall, or shake.

    1. Hold the ladder steady for me, please I need to climb up. [ ] [ ]
    2. The table isn't very steady, so be careful what you put on it now. [ ] [ ]

  2. Under control; not likely to change or fail suddenly.

    1. Keep a steady pace to avoid getting tired during the race. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the market fluctuations, our company has maintained a steady growth. [ ] [ ]

  3. Regular, even, and continuous in development.

    1. She has a steady job at the local bakery now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient is making steady progress toward recovery after surgery. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fixed firm stable secure constant regular even consistent
steady verb

  1. To make or keep something stable and balanced.

    1. Steady yourself before you try to get up from there. [ ] [ ]
    2. I used a chair to steady myself as I tried to reach the top shelf. [ ] [ ]

  2. To become more calm, relaxed or resolve yourself.

    1. Steady, now, don't get too excited about this game. [ ] [ ]
    2. I had to steady my nerves before giving the presentation to the boss. [ ] [ ]
steady adverb

  1. In a regular and controlled manner.

    1. Pour the liquid steady so it doesn't spill right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She walked steady along the path, paying attention to her steps. [ ] [ ]
steady noun

  1. A person whom one has a continuing romantic relationship with.

    1. He has been my steady for almost two years now. [ ] [ ]
    2. I am happy to announce that she is my steady as of this point. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "steady" in English means: Firmly fixed in position; not likely to move, fall, or shake., Under control; not likely to change or fail suddenly., Regular, even, and continuous in development..

The phonetic transcription of "steady" is /ˈstedi/ in British English and /ˈstɛdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "steady": fixed, firm, stable, secure, constant, regular, even, consistent.

Example usage of "steady": "Hold the ladder steady for me, please I need to climb up.". More examples on the page.