Definition of Steady

1. Adverb. In a steady manner. "He could still walk steadily"

Exact synonyms: Steadily
Antonyms: Unsteadily

2. Adjective. Not subject to change or variation especially in behavior. "A good steady ballplayer"

3. Verb. Make steady. "Steady yourself"
Exact synonyms: Becalm, Calm
Generic synonyms: Stabilise, Stabilize

4. Noun. A person loved by another person.
Exact synonyms: Sweetheart, Sweetie, Truelove
Generic synonyms: Lover
Specialized synonyms: Dulcinea, Ladylove, Sugar Daddy, Valentine

5. Adjective. Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall. "Stocks are still firm"
Exact synonyms: Firm, Unfluctuating
Similar to: Stable
Derivative terms: Firmness

6. Verb. Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace. "Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
Exact synonyms: Brace, Stabilise, Stabilize
Generic synonyms: Beef Up, Fortify, Strengthen
Specialized synonyms: Ballast, Guy
Derivative terms: Brace, Stabilization

7. Adjective. Securely in position; not shaky. "Held the ladder steady"
Similar to: Secure
Derivative terms: Steadiness

8. Adjective. Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. "Unwavering loyalty"

9. Adjective. Relating to a person who does something regularly. "A steady drinker"
Exact synonyms: Regular
Similar to: Frequent
Derivative terms: Regular, Regularity

10. Adjective. Not easily excited or upset. "Steady nerves"
Similar to: Unexcitable

Definition of Steady

1. a. Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

2. v. t. 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.

3. v. i. To become steady; to regain a steady position or state; to move steadily.

Definition of Steady

1. Adjective. smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions ¹

2. Adjective. regular and even ¹

3. Adjective. slow ¹

4. Verb. To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Steady

1. firm in position [adj STEADIER, STEADIEST] : STEADILY [adv] / to make steady [v STEADIED, STEADYING, STEADIES] - See also: steady

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steady

steadfastest
steadfastly
steadfastness
steadfastnesses
steadied
steadier
steadiers
steadies
steadiest
steadily
steadiness
steadinesses
steading
steadings
steads
steady (current term)
steady-going
steady-state
steady as a rock
steady down
steady on
steady state
steady state theory
steady the ship
steadying
steak
steak Diane
steak and kidney pie
steak au poivre
steak bake

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