Steady

Pronunciation: /ˈstɛdiː/

Steady (adjective)

  1. not moving or changing; staying the same over time.
  2. someone who is dependable and consistent in behavior.
  3. firmly held in place; not likely to move.

Examples

  • The temperature remained steady throughout the day.
  • Her progress in learning was steady and consistent.

Common collocations: steady growth, steady pace, steady income, steady partner, steady worker

Steady (verb)

  1. to make something firm or not likely to change.

Examples

  • He tried to steady the boat in the rough water.
  • She steadied the camera for a clear shot.

Synonyms of Steady

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Steady

  • describing something that is not steady
  • describing something that lacks steadiness