Lexic.us

Definition of Steady

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

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

3. Verb. Make steady. "Steady yourself"

4. Noun. A person loved by another person.

5. Adjective. Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall. "Stocks are still firm"

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"

7. Adjective. Securely in position; not shaky. "Held the ladder steady"

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"

10. Adjective. Not easily excited or upset. "Steady nerves"

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

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Literary usage of Steady

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"If u does not depend on /, •we have a steady flow with velocity potential, ... Then this function defines a steady flow of heat, electricity, ..."

2. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1920)
"Matters have, however changed considerably already, the industry has obtained a firm foothold and the statistics show steady growth. KNIT GOODS. tendency to ..."

3. The Principles and Practice of Surveying by Charles Blaney Breed, George Leonard Hosmer (1908)
"steady flow in a channel is said to occur when the same quantity of water ... While at times the flow in a channel may be said to be nearly or quite steady, ..."

4. The pilgrim's progress from this world to that which is to come by John Bunyan (1879)
"Mountains delectable they now ascend, Where Shepherds be, which to them do commend Alluring things, and things that cautious are, Pilgrims are steady kept ..."

5. The woman in white by Wilkie Collins (1871)
"And she kept her word —the victory was won when we met in the evening, and she sat down to rest. Her large steady black eyes looked at me with a ..."

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