26984 words

steady

16 definitions • 35 examples
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Examples:

The procession moved through the streets at a steady pace.
Orders for new ships are rising, after several years of steady decline.
steady flow/stream/trickle Over the last ten years he has produced a steady flow/stream/trickle of articles and papers.
slow but steady Progress has been slow but steady.
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Examples:

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.
3
work that is likely to continue for a long time and for which you will be paid regularly:

Examples:

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

Examples:

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

Examples:

a steady friend
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to make something stop shaking or moving:

Examples:

He wobbled around on the bike and then steadied himself.
He steadied his rifle on the wall and fired.
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to become calm and controlled, or to make someone do this:

Examples:

Some people say that a drink will steady your nerves.
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to have a romantic relationship with one person for a long period:

Examples:

She's been going steady with Mike for six months.
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happening or developing in a gradual, regular way over a period of time:

Examples:

steady improvement
steady growth in profits
His recovery has been slow but steady.
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Examples:

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.
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calm and under control:

Examples:

Her voice was steady as she described the accident.
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to stop shaking or moving, or to make something do this:

Examples:

[ T ] He wobbled a little on the bike and then steadied himself.
[ I ] The stock market has steadied after a sharp fall in prices.
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to make someone calm:

Examples:

He took a deep breath to steady his nerves.
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continuing to happen or change at a gradual and regular rate:

Examples:

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.
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Examples:

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

Examples:

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.

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