steady

[US]/ˈstedi/
[UK]/ˈstedi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. stable; unchanging; calm
vi. be stable
vt. make stable; secure
adv. steadily; firmly
n. a couple in a stable relationship; a fixed support.

Phrases & Collocations

keep steady

steady progress

stay steady

steady growth

steady state

steady flow

go steady

steady increase

steady stream

smooth and steady

go steady with

Example Sentences

a steady increase in value; a steady breeze.

a steady increase in temperature.

a steady input of fuel.

the steady rumble of traffic.

there is a steady stream of visitors.

steady in one's purpose

The stool is steady enough.

gave out a steady buzzing.

a solid, steady young man.

the steady thrum of rain on the windows.

a steady, workmanlike approach.

the steady tick of the clock;

not very steady on one's leg

We drove at a steady rate.

He is a steady young man.

an equable temper.See Synonyms at steady

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