Steady Definition & Meaning
steady
- adverb
- in a steady manner; "he could still walk steadily"
- adjective
- 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"
- not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm"
- securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady"
- marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
- relating to a person who does something regularly; "a regular customer"; "a steady drinker"
- not easily excited or upset; "steady nerves"
- noun
- a person loved by another person
- verb
- make steady; "steady yourself"
- support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
"Steady" in song lyrics
See how steady is used in real songs:
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"So what's the deal is you ready for me, poke and steady"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Samantha — Everything U Need -
"'Cause the streets'll catch you slippin' and rock you steady"
2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One -
"but i doubt it's gonna affect me i row my boat steady"
Aceyalone — Keep it True
Words that rhyme with steady
Usage tips for "steady"
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- What does steady mean?
- in a steady manner; "he could still walk steadily" 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" not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm" securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady" marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence
- What part of speech is steady?
- Steady is an adverb, an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does steady have?
- Steady has 10 definitions across 4 parts of speech (adverb, adjective, noun, verb).