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steady
UK
/ˈstɛdi/
US
/ˈstɛdi/
Translations
steadied
Past Simple
steadied
Past Participle
steadying
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɛdi/
US
/ˈstɛdi/
He tried to steady the ladder before climbing.
Он попытался стабилизировать лестницу перед тем, как подняться.
She steadied herself before giving the speech.
Она уравновесила себя перед тем, как произнести речь.
Additional translations
steadier
Comp.
steadiest
Super.
UK
/ˈstɛdi/
US
/ˈstɛdi/
The company has shown steady growth over the past few years.
Компания демонстрировала устойчивый рост в последние несколько лет.
He has a steady job that he enjoys.
У него постоянная работа, которая ему нравится.
Her steady gaze made him feel uncomfortable.
Ее неизменный взгляд заставил его почувствовать себя неуютно.
Additional translations
Colloquial/US usage meaning "in a steady manner; continuously".
steadies
pl
UK
/ˈstɛdi/
US
/ˈstɛdi/
Used chiefly in informal contexts to denote a long-term romantic partner.
Definitions
She steadied the ladder before climbing up.
He steadied the camera to take a clear picture.
He steadied his nerves before the big presentation.
The ladder was steady, allowing him to climb safely.
She maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon.
He has been a steady employee for over ten years.
It rained steady for three straight days.
In high school he was known as her steady.
"Steady, boy!" the rider whispered to the skittish horse.
"Steady on!" she cried when he began to shout.