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steady

adjective

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"
Antonyms: unsteady Similar: dependable, rock-steady, steady-going, even, regular, fastened, fixed, firm, surefooted, footsure, level, unwavering, steadied, sure
persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze"
Synonyms: changeless, constant, invariant, unvarying Similar: invariable
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm"
Synonyms: firm, unfluctuating Similar: stable
securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady"
Similar: secure
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, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering Similar: resolute
relating to a person who does something regularly; "a regular customer"; "a steady drinker"
Synonyms: regular Similar: frequent
not easily excited or upset; "steady nerves"
Similar: unexcitable

noun

adverb

in a steady manner; "he could still walk steadily"
Synonyms: steadily Antonyms: unsteadily, falteringly, uncertainly

verb

make steady; "steady yourself"
Synonyms: becalm, calm
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