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Definition steadily in British English

steadily adverb

adverb
/ˈstedili/
Example

The pain steadily increased in intensity.

Example

Energy costs have risen steadily in most areas.

Example

Their cries grew steadily louder.

Example

Grain harvests have been falling steadily.

2

at the same level, speed, value etc for a period of time

Example

It continued to rain steadily.

Example

I started steadily before getting faster during the second lap.

Example

I focused on breathing steadily.

Example

If you work steadily you'll be finished in no time.

Synonyms and related words
another equal equivalent
3

in a reliable and consistent way

Example

He played steadily throughout the event, without a single three-putt.

Synonyms and related words
another equal equivalent reliable trustworthy consistent
4

without moving or shaking and in a controlled way

Example

Rachel was silent, watching him steadily.

Example

She looked at me steadily for a moment.

Example

He was so drunk he could not walk steadily.

Synonyms and related words
tight firm steady
Definition steadily in British English