Steady - Definition

adv 1: in a steady manner; "he could still walk steadily" [syn:
steadily, steady] [ant: falteringly, uncertainly,
unsteadily]
adj 1: 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"
[ant: unsteady]
2: not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are
still firm" [syn: firm, steady, unfluctuating]
3: securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady"
4: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable;
"firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a
man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty" [syn:
firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable,
unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering]
5: relating to a person who does something regularly; "a regular
customer"; "a steady drinker" [syn: regular, steady]
6: not easily excited or upset; "steady nerves"
n 1: a person loved by another person [syn: sweetheart,
sweetie, steady, truelove]
v 1: make steady; "steady yourself" [syn: steady, calm,
becalm]
2: support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with
a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's
wheel" [syn: brace, steady, stabilize, stabilise]