steady

UK
/ˈstɛdi/
US
/ˈstɛdi/
steadyverb
steadied
Past Simple
steadied
Past Participle
steadying
Gerund
UK
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US
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Translations
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
Definitions
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
steadier
Comp.
steadiest
Super.
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US
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Translations
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.
Definitions
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
Colloquial/US usage meaning "in a steady manner; continuously".
Definitions
In a steady manner; continuously or without interruption (chiefly North American, informal).
It rained steady for three straight days.
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.
Definitions
A person’s regular or long-term romantic partner.
In high school he was known as her steady.
Synonyms
steady companion
steady partner
regular (romantic)
steadying influence
steadyinterjection
Used as an exclamation to urge calmness or slower movement.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
hold on!
hang on!
steady on!
hold steady!
steady there!
calm down!