Simple meaning
What does Steady mean?
Steady means stable and even.
Dictionary definition
Firm, regular, and not likely to shake, stop, or change suddenly.
Example sentences
Steady in a sentence
easy
Keep your hand steady while drawing the line.
medium
Her steady practice helped her improve each week.
hard
The story builds steady tension before the final scene.
Synonyms
Words like Steady
stableUse for something that stays firm.
consistentUse for actions that stay regular over time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unsteadyUse for movement that shakes or wobbles.
irregularUse for patterns that do not stay even.
Word family
Steady word family
Base word
steady
adjective
steady
Base form.
adverb
steadyly
In this manner (when used).
noun
steadyness
State or quality (when used).
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What does steady mean?
Steady means steady means stable and even.
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