Meaning of 'steady'
Meaning of 'steady' (Webster Dictionary)
- Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking;
fixed; firm.
- Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute; as, a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object.
- Regular; constant; undeviating; uniform; as, the steady course of the sun; a steady breeze of wind. - To become steady; to regain a steady position or state; to move steadily. - To make steady; to hold or keep from shaking, reeling, or falling; to make or keep firm; to support; to make constant, regular, or resolute.
- Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute; as, a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object.
- Regular; constant; undeviating; uniform; as, the steady course of the sun; a steady breeze of wind. - To become steady; to regain a steady position or state; to move steadily. - To make steady; to hold or keep from shaking, reeling, or falling; to make or keep firm; to support; to make constant, regular, or resolute.
Meaning of 'steady' (Princeton's WordNet)
Meaning (1):
- support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
- support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
Example in sentence:
- brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
Meaning (2):
- make steady
- make steady
Example in sentence:
- steady yourself
Meaning (3):
- not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
- not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
Example in sentence:
- a good steady ballplayer;
- a steady beat;
- a steady breeze;
- a steady increase;
- a steady job
Meaning (4):
- in a steady manner
- in a steady manner
Example in sentence:
- he could still walk steadily
Meaning (5):
- relating to a person who does something regularly
- relating to a person who does something regularly
Example in sentence:
- a regular customer;
- a steady drinker
Meaning (6):
- marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
- marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Example in sentence:
- a firm mouth;
- a man of unbendable perseverence;
- firm convictions;
- steadfast resolve;
- unwavering loyalty
Meaning (7):
- securely in position; not shaky
- securely in position; not shaky
Example in sentence:
- held the ladder steady
Meaning (8):
- not easily excited or upset
- not easily excited or upset
Example in sentence:
- steady nerves
Meaning (9):
- not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
- not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
Example in sentence:
- stocks are still firm
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