steady
//ˈstɛdi//
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.