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steady

/ steady /
verb/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
make steady
"steady yourself"
Type of:
stabilize stabilise
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
adjective satellite Sense 2
not easily excited or upset
"steady nerves"
Similar:
unexcitable
adjective Sense 3
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"
Similar:
dependable rock-steady steady-going even regular fastened fixed firm
Opposites:
unsteady
See also:
even stable unagitated
adjective satellite Sense 4
securely in position; not shaky
"held the ladder steady"
Similar:
secure
adverb Sense 5
in a steady manner
"he could still walk steadily"
Opposites:
unsteadily falteringly uncertainly
verb Sense 6
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
"brace your elbows while working on the potter''s wheel"
Type of:
strengthen beef up fortify
Kinds of:
ballast guy
Derived:
stabilization stabilisation brace
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
adjective satellite Sense 7
relating to a person who does something regularly
"a regular customer"
"a steady drinker"
Similar:
frequent
adjective satellite Sense 8
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
"stocks are still firm"
Similar:
stable
adjective satellite Sense 9
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
"firm convictions"
"a firm mouth"
"steadfast resolve"
"a man of unbendable perseverence"
"unwavering loyalty"
Similar:
resolute
noun Sense 10
a person loved by another person
Type of:
lover
Kinds of:
ladylove sugar daddy valentine
adjective satellite Sense 11
persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature
"maintained a constant temperature"
"a constant beat"
"principles of unvarying validity"
"a steady breeze"
Similar:
invariable
Semantic Complexity
90%
Sense Count
11
Total Synonyms
14
Total Relationships
35
Times Searched
3
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Related Words

stabilize stabilise unexcitable dependable rock-steady steady-going even regular fastened fixed firm unsteady