steady (adj.)

  1. not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; a steady beat; a steady job; a steady breeze; a steady increase; a good steady ballplayer'

    steady (n.)

  1. a person loved by another person

    [ Syn: sweetheart , sweetie , truelove ]

    steady (adv.)

  1. in a steady manner; he could still walk steadily

    [ Syn: steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily , steadily ]

    steady (adj.)

  1. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; stocks are still firm

    [ Syn: firm , unfluctuating ]

  2. securely in position; not shaky; held the ladder steady'

  3. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; firm convictions; a firm mouth; steadfast resolve; a man of unbendable perseverence; unwavering loyalty

    [ Syn: firm , steadfast , stiff , unbendable , unfaltering , unshakable , unwavering ]

  4. relating to a person who does something regularly; a regular customer; a steady drinker

    [ Syn: regular ]

  5. not easily excited or upset; steady nerves'

    steady (v.)

  1. make steady; steady yourself

    [ Syn: calm , becalm ]

  2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; brace your elbows while working on the potters wheel

    [ Syn: brace , stabilize , stabilise ]

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