steady (EN)

adjective, verb, noun, adverb

adjective “steady”

1. firmly fixed; stable; not shaking or moving
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   The ladder was steady as she climbed.
2. regular and even; continuous in development or movement
   The patient showed steady improvement over time.
3. consistent and reliable; dependable
   She has been a steady friend through good times and bad.

verb “steady”

1. to make something steady; to stabilize it
   He steadied the wobbly table with a folded napkin.
2. to become stable or balanced
   After a few minutes, his breathing steadied.

noun “steady”

1. a support that keeps something stable
   The carpenter used a steady to hold the wood in place.
2. (informal) a regular boyfriend or girlfriend
   She went to the prom with her steady.

adverb “steady”

1. in a steady manner; without wavering
   He worked steady through the night to meet the deadline.