English adjective: steady | |||
1. | steady not subject to change or variation especially in behavior | ||
Samples | A steady beat. A steady job. A steady breeze. A steady increase. A good steady ballplayer. | ||
Similar | dependable, even, firm, footsure, level, regular, rock-steady, steadied, steady-going, sure, sure-footed, surefooted, unwavering | ||
See also | even, stable, unagitated | ||
Antonyms | unsteady | ||
2. | steady not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall | ||
Samples | Stocks are still firm. | ||
Synonyms | firm, unfluctuating | ||
Similar | stable | ||
Antonyms | unstable | ||
3. | steady securely in position; not shaky | ||
Samples | Held the ladder steady. | ||
Similar | secure | ||
Antonyms | insecure | ||
4. | steady marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable | ||
Samples | Firm convictions. A firm mouth. Steadfast resolve. A man of unbendable perseverence. Unwavering loyalty. | ||
Synonyms | firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering | ||
Similar | resolute | ||
Antonyms | irresolute | ||
5. | steady relating to a person who does something regularly | ||
Samples | A regular customer. A steady drinker. | ||
Synonyms | regular | ||
Similar | frequent | ||
Antonyms | infrequent | ||
6. | steady not easily excited or upset | ||
Samples | Steady nerves. | ||
Similar | unexcitable | ||
Antonyms | excitable | ||
English noun: steady | |||
1. | steady (person) a person loved by another person | ||
Synonyms | sweetheart, sweetie, truelove | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lover | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dulcinea, ladylove, sugar daddy, valentine | ||
English adverb: steady | |||
1. | steady in a steady manner | ||
Samples | He could still walk steadily. | ||
Synonyms | steadily | ||
Antonyms | falteringly, uncertainly, unsteadily | ||
English verb: steady | |||
1. | steady (change) make steady | ||
Samples | Steady yourself. | ||
Synonyms | becalm, calm | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | stabilise, stabilize | ||
2. | steady (contact) support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace | ||
Samples | Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel. | ||
Synonyms | brace, stabilise, stabilize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beef up, fortify, strengthen | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ballast, guy | ||