STEADY
\stˈɛdi], \stˈɛdi], \s_t_ˈɛ_d_i]\
Definitions of STEADY
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
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make steady; "steady yourself"
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persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze"
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marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
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support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
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in a steady manner; "he could still walk steadily"
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not easily excited or upset; "steady nerves"
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securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady"
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not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm"
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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"
By Princeton University
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make steady; "steady yourself"
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persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze"
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marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
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support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
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in a steady manner; "he could still walk steadily"
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not easily excited or upset; "steady nerves"
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securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady"
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not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm"
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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"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
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Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute; as, a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object.
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Regular; constant; undeviating; uniform; as, the steady course of the sun; a steady breeze of wind.
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To make steady; to hold or keep from shaking, reeling, or falling; to make or keep firm; to support; to make constant, regular, or resolute.
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To become steady; to regain a steady position or state; to move steadily.
By Oddity Software
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Firm in position or support; as, a steady foundation; constant in feeling or purpose; resolute; unwavering; as, steady devotion to a cause; regular; uniform; as, the steady beat of the pulse; sober; industrious; as, a steady young man; keeping nearly upright: said of a ship.
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To make or keep steady or firm; make resolute.
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To become steady or firm.
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Steadier.
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Steadiest.
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Steadied.
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Steadying.
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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(comp. STEADIER, superl. STEADIEST), Firm in standing or in place: fixed: stable: constant: resolute: consistent: regular: uniform.
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To make steady: to make or keep firm:-pa.t. and pa.p. steadied.
By Daniel Lyons
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman