steady
steady Lexical Profile
steady Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking, tottering, or moving.
"The carpenter placed a wedge beneath the table leg to make it steady."
Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.
"A steady rain fell throughout the afternoon, nourishing the dry soil."
Sensible, reliable, and calm in behavior or temperament; not easily excited or perturbed.
"Her steady leadership helped guide the organization through a period of rapid transition."
• verb
To make or become firm, balanced, or free from shaking or wavering.
"She reached out to steady the ladder while her colleague climbed down."
• adverb
In a firm, regular, or unwavering manner.
"Hold the lantern steady while I unlock the shed door."
• interjection
Used as a warning or command to urge someone to remain calm, take care, or proceed with caution.
"Steady now, take a deep breath before you step onto the stage."
• noun
North American A person's regular romantic partner, boyfriend, or girlfriend (informal).
"They had been high school steadies before attending different universities."
A mechanical support or rest used to hold a workpiece firmly in place during machining on a lathe.
"The machinist adjusted the steady to prevent the long metal shaft from vibrating during turning."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English stedi, derived from Old English stede ('place, position') plus the adjective-forming suffix -y, originally meaning 'firmly standing in place.'