steady
/ˈstɛdi/
verb
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.