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Definition steady in British English

steady adjective

adjective
/ˈstedi/

▪ drip, flow, stream, supply, trickle

Example

Hold the torch steady so I can see better.

Example

You have to have a steady hand to be a surgeon.

Example

She brought her eyes up to meet his steady gaze.

Synonyms and related words
tight firm steady
2

slowly and gradually continuing to change, move, or happen

Example

Slow but steady progress has been made towards concluding the deal.

Example

The company hopes to see a steady increase in car sales this year.

Example

A steady stream of people came to our grand opening.

Synonyms and related words
slow unhurried measured
3

staying at the same level, speed, value etc

Example

She listened to the steady rhythm of his breathing as he slept.

Synonyms and related words
unaffected unaltered immune another equal equivalent
Example

Casey was always a steady worker.

5

reliable and continuing for a long period of time

Example

It wasn't easy to find steady work in the city.

Synonyms and related words
long long-term lasting reliable trustworthy consistent
Definition steady in British English