steady meaning and definition

STEADY noun

Definition of steady (noun)

1. a person loved by another person
   • synonyms: sweetheart, sweetie, truelove

STEADY verb

Definition of steady (verb)

1. make steady
   • "steady yourself"
   • synonyms: becalm, calm
2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
   • "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
   • synonyms: brace, stabilise, stabilize

STEADY adjective

Definition of steady (adjective)

1. not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
   • "a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer"
   • antonym: unsteady
2. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
   • "stocks are still firm"
   • synonyms: firm, unfluctuating
3. securely in position; not shaky
   • "held the ladder steady"
4. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
   • "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
   • synonyms: firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering
5. relating to a person who does something regularly
   • "a regular customer"; "a steady drinker"
   • synonyms: regular
6. not easily excited or upset
   • "steady nerves"

STEADY adverb

Definition of steady (adverb)

1. in a steady manner
   • "he could still walk steadily"
   • synonyms: steadily
   • antonym: falteringly