steady

The definition of steady is firm, constant and free from change.

(adjective)

An example of something steady is a relationship that has lasted for well over 30 years.

Steady means to make firm or unchanging.

(verb)

An example of to steady is to put a support under a wobbly table.

Steady is defined as to stay calm and keep the ship heading in the same direction.

(interjection)

An example of steady used as an interjection is in the sentence "Steady she goes!" which means to keep the ship heading in the same direction.

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See steady in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective steadier, steadiest

  1. that does not shake, tremble, totter, etc.; firm; fixed; stable
  2. constant, regular, uniform, or continuous; not changing, wavering, or faltering: a steady gaze, a steady diet, a steady rhythm
  3. not given to sudden changes in behavior, loyalty, disposition, etc.
  4. habitual or regular; by habit: a steady customer
  5. not easily agitated, excited, or upset; calm and controlled: steady nerves
  6. grave; sober; staid; reliable; not frivolous or dissipated
  7. keeping almost upright, as in a rough sea, or staying headed in the same direction: said of a ship

Origin: stead + -y

interjection

  1. stay calm; control yourself
  2. keep the ship headed in the same direction

transitive verb, intransitive verb steadied, steadying

to make or become steady

noun

Informal a person whom one dates regularly and exclusively; sweetheart

adverb steadier, steadiest

in a steady manner

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See steady in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective stead·i·er, stead·i·est
  1. Firm in position or place; fixed.
  2. Direct and unfaltering; sure.
  3. Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform: a steady increase in value; a steady breeze.
  4. Not easily excited or upset: steady nerves.
  5. Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast.
  6. Reliable; dependable.
  7. Temperate; sober.
tr. & intr.v. stead·ied, stead·y·ing, stead·ies
To make or become steady.
interjection
Nautical
Used to direct a helmsman to keep a ship's head in the same direction: Steady as she goes!
noun pl. stead·ies
The person whom one dates regularly, usually exclusively.

Related Forms:

  • steadˈi·er noun
  • steadˈi·ly adverb
  • steadˈi·ness noun

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