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steady

adjective

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steady adjective (GRADUAL)

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happening in a smooth, gradual, and regular way, not suddenly or unexpectedly:

The procession moved through the streets at a steady pace.

Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline.

steady stream Over the last ten years he has produced a steady stream of articles and papers.

steady flow

steady trickle

slow but steady Progress has been slow but steady.

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slow

slowYou're so slow - hurry up!
leisurelyWe took a leisurely drive along the quiet coast road.
unhurriedI like the unhurried pace of life in the countryside.
gentleStart off with a gentle jog, then gradually increase your speed.

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There has been a steady decrease in the number of visitors.
There's been a steady flow of visitors.
We're making slow but steady progress with the decorating.
The last few years have seen a steady increase in the number of infections.
There has been a steady improvement in the situation.

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Slow and moving slowly

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steady adjective (FIRM)

not moving or changing suddenly:

hold something steady I'll hold the boat steady while you climb in.

hold steady Most rental prices have held steady this year.

steady relationship Young people assume that if you are in a steady relationship, you don't have to worry about HIV.

Synonymer

committed
dedicated
devoted
faithful  (LOYAL)
firm  (CERTAIN)
loyal
stalwart  (LOYAL)
staunch 
steadfast approving
true  (SINCERE)
unfaltering
unshakeable mainlyUK
unswerving
unwavering

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not moving

stillCan't you just sit still for a moment?
motionlessHe stood motionless when he saw the snake.
not move a muscleHe sat there the whole time and didn't move a muscle.
stock-stillShe stood stock-still as soon as she saw the bear.
immobileShe sat immobile, wondering what to do next.

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staying the same

constantCheck to make sure your oven maintains a constant temperature.
the sameYou look exactly the same as you did ten years ago!
same old same oldThe Italian restaurant is under new management, but it's just the same old same old.
unchangingHis novel is about the unchanging nature of humanity.
unchangeableThe company's position on the matter is absolute and unchangeable.

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steady job/work

work that is likely to continue for a long time and for which you will be paid regularly:

Owning your own home and having a steady job will help when applying for a loan.

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Straight, even and level

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Keeping and staying the same

steady adjective (CONTROLLED)

under control:

a steady voice/look/gaze

steady nerves You need steady nerves to drive in city traffic.

steady hand Painting these small details needs a steady hand.

used to describe someone who can be trusted to show good judgment and act in a reasonable way:

Oliver was Roland's wise, steady friend, standing up for the brilliant, impulsive hero.

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Limiting and restricting

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Wise and sensible

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steadiness

Idiomer

go steady on something

steady on!

steady

verb [ T ]

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steady verb [T] (STOP MOVING)

to make something stop shaking or moving:

He wobbled around on the bike and then steadied himself.

He steadied his rifle on the wall and fired.

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Making things more or less smooth or straight

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steady verb [T] (CONTROL)

to become calm and controlled, or to make someone do this:

Some people say that a drink will steady your nerves.

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Calming and relaxing

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steady

adverb

old-fashioned

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go steady (with someone)

to have a romantic relationship with one person for a long period:

She's been going steady with Mike for six months.

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steady

adjective

/ˈsted·i/

steady adjective (GRADUAL)

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happening or developing in a gradual, regular way over a period of time:

steady improvement

steady growth in profits

His recovery has been slow but steady.

steady adjective (NOT MOVING)

not moving or changing suddenly; continuing in the same condition:

a steady job/relationship

I’ll hold the boat steady while you climb in.

We drove at a steady 65 mph for most of the trip.

steady adjective (CONTROLLED)

calm and under control:

Her voice was steady as she described the accident.

steady

verb

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steady verb (STOP MOVING)

[ I/T ]

to stop shaking or moving, or to make something do this:

[ T ] He wobbled a little on the bike and then steadied himself.

[ I ] The stock market has steadied after a sharp fall in prices.

steady verb (CONTROL)

[ T ]

to make someone calm:

He took a deep breath to steady his nerves.

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steady | Forretningsengelsk

steady

adjective

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continuing to happen or change at a gradual and regular rate:

steady rise/growth/increase Retail sales showed steady growth through 2010.

Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline.

The plant has made steady progress in lowering production costs.

steady flow/stream/trickle Over the last 10 years he has produced a steady flow of successful new designs.

fixed and not moving or changing suddenly:

hold/remain steady Most rental prices have held steady this year.

steady against sth The dollar was steady against the yen.

steady income/supply/revenue The annuity yields a steady income.

a steady job is likely to last for a long time and not be lost suddenly:

Her disability makes it difficult for her to keep a steady job.

If he finds steady work, his family will move to the area with him.

steadiness

noun [ U ]

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Oil has steadied, and even declined, as an economic driver.

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In particular, several respondents suggested that older people could be a supportive and steadying influence on young people.

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The walking stick is there again, steadying the man who drags the wine cart.

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As soon as the rotameter was changed the bed rose rapidly but after some time it steadied itself to a constant head.

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Friendship is seen as a spiritual comfort, steadying her spirit for its last journey.

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The said carpenter was discovered on all fours, steadying with his breast the rickety structure above.

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I can be its steadying arm.

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With his left hand he eases the weight on the tump-line; with his right hand on the ground he steadies himself as he starts to rise.

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By contrast, employers in pastoral, industrial and urban areas with their steadier yearly rhythm of labour demand, had less self-interest in supporting people out of work.

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The mixture was stirred and the temperature recorded once the reading had steadied, with the thermometer in the middle and not the bottom of the ice.

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In aggregate then, the run-down of employment in foreign-owned plants was steadier than in domestic industry, reflecting more the international average of changes in the economy and productivity.

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Another feature of the transition zone was that the energy supply for its reactions was steadier, more reliable and somewhat secured, as compared to the primordial organic world.

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In a steady vertical motion she was lightly brushing his face with an eagle- wing fan.

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Despite steady improvements in antibiotic therapy and intensive care management during the past decade, mortality has remained close to 50%.

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Man's ideas do not chart a steady progression towards some ultimate philosophical or scientific truth.

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