steady

//ˈstɛdi//
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Adjective

steadyCanonical form
steadierComparative
steadiestSuperlative
1

Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.

Make sure the ladder is steady before you climb it.

2

Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.

The company has shown steady growth over the past five years.

3

Sensible, reliable, and self-restrained; not easily excited or disturbed.

He's a steady young man who can be trusted with responsibility.

Verb

steadyInfinitive
steadyPresent tense
steadiedPast tense
steadiedPast participle
steadyingPresent participle
steadiesThird-person singular
1

To make or keep something firm, stable, or balanced.

She steadied the ladder before climbing up.

2

To become steady or calm.

Her breathing steadied after a few minutes.

Noun

steadiesPlural
1

A regular romantic partner or boyfriend/girlfriend.

She's going to the party with her steady.

Adverb

steadyCanonical form
steadierComparative
steadiestSuperlative
1

In a steady manner; steadily.

He walked steady despite the rough terrain.