steady

UK
/ˈstɛdi/
US
/ˈstɛdi/

Translations

steadyverb
steadied
Past Simple
steadied
Past Participle
steadying
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɛdi/
US
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She steadied the ladder before climbing up.
Elle a stabilisé l’échelle avant de monter.
He steadied his nerves before the big presentation.
Il a calmé ses nerfs avant la grande présentation.
Additional translations
maintenir fermementS’emploie quand on garde un objet en place avec fermeté.
steadyadjective
steadier
Comp.
steadiest
Super.
UK
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US
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The ladder was steady, allowing him to climb safely.
L’échelle était stable, ce qui lui permettait de monter en toute sécurité.
She maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon.
Elle a maintenu un rythme régulier tout au long du marathon.
He has been a steady employee for over ten years.
Il est un employé fiable depuis plus de dix ans.
Additional translations
steadyadverb
Colloquial/US usage meaning "in a steady manner; continuously".
sans arrêtFamilier ; surtout en anglais nord-américain.
It rained steady for three straight days.
Il a plu sans arrêt pendant trois jours d’affilée.
Additional translations
steadynoun
steadies
pl
UK
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US
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Used chiefly in informal contexts to denote a long-term romantic partner.
petit amiFamilier ; partenaire amoureux régulier ou de longue durée.
In high school he was known as her steady.
Au lycée, il était connu comme son petit ami.
petite amieFamilier ; partenaire amoureuse régulière ou de longue durée.
In high school he was known as her steady.
Au lycée, il était connu comme son petit ami.
Synonyms
steady companion
steady partner
regular (romantic)
steadying influence
steadyinterjection
Used as an exclamation to urge calmness or slower movement.
DoucementInterjection pour calmer, ralentir ou inviter à la prudence.
"Steady, boy!" the rider whispered to the skittish horse.
"Doucement, mon garçon !" murmura le cavalier au cheval nerveux.
Additional translations
Du calmeS’emploie pour demander à quelqu’un de se modérer ou de se calmer.
Synonyms
hold on!
hang on!
steady on!
hold steady!
steady there!
calm down!

Definitions

steadyverb
To make or become steady, stable, or firm.
She steadied the ladder before climbing up.
To hold something firmly in position.
He steadied the camera to take a clear picture.
To calm or reassure someone.
He steadied his nerves before the big presentation.
steadyadjective
Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.
The ladder was steady, allowing him to climb safely.
Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity.
She maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon.
Dependable or reliable; showing little variation or change.
He has been a steady employee for over ten years.
steadyadverb
In a steady manner; continuously or without interruption (chiefly North American, informal).
It rained steady for three straight days.
steadynoun
A person’s regular or long-term romantic partner.
In high school he was known as her steady.
steadyinterjection
Used to tell someone or an animal to slow down, stay calm, or keep still.
"Steady, boy!" the rider whispered to the skittish horse.
Used to express surprise, protest, or to tell someone to moderate their behaviour or speech.
"Steady on!" she cried when he began to shout.