Steady Definition
stĕdē
steadied, steadier, steadies, steadiest, steadying
adjective
steadier, steadiest
That does not shake, tremble, totter, etc.; firm; fixed; stable.
Webster's New World
Direct and unfaltering; sure.
American Heritage
Constant, regular, uniform, or continuous; not changing, wavering, or faltering.
A steady gaze, a steady diet, a steady rhythm.
Webster's New World
Not given to sudden changes in behavior, loyalty, disposition, etc.
Webster's New World
Habitual or regular; by habit.
A steady customer.
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Synonyms:
verb
steadied, steadies, steadying
To make or become steady.
American Heritage
To make or become steady.
Webster's New World
To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.
Wiktionary
interjection
Stay calm; control yourself.
Webster's New World
Proceed carefully.
Webster's New World
Keep the ship or boat on its present course.
Webster's New World
noun
steadies
A person whom one dates regularly and exclusively; sweetheart.
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idiom
go steady
- to date someone regularly and exclusively
- to date each other regularly and exclusively
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Other Word Forms of Steady
Adjective
Base Form:
steady
Comparative:
steadierSuperlative:
steadiestIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Steady
Origin of Steady
From Middle English stede, stedi, from Old English staeththig, from staeth (“stead, bank"). Confer Danish stedig, stadig, steeg, German stätig, stetig.
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