steady

/ˈstɛdi/
verb
  1. To make or become steady; to stabilize.
    • She took a deep breath to steady her nerves.
    • He grabbed the railing to steady himself.
    • The pilot managed to steady the plane after turbulence.
Synonyms
adverb
  1. In a steady manner; without interruption or variation.
    • The rain fell steady throughout the night.
    • The wind blew steady from the east.
    • He worked steady until the job was done.
adjective
  1. Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.
    • Hold the ladder steady while I climb up.
    • She has a steady hand and can draw straight lines.
    • The table isn't steady because one leg is shorter.
  2. Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.
    • The rain was steady all afternoon.
    • He maintained a steady pace during the marathon.
    • There has been a steady increase in sales this year.
  3. Reliable and sensible; not likely to change suddenly.
    • They have a steady relationship built on trust.
    • He is a steady friend you can always count on.
    • She is a steady worker who never misses a deadline.
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