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steady

 

[ หˆstษ›di ]

Adjective / Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

in a stable manner

Not easily moved or changed; firmly fixed or established.

Synonyms

consistent, constant, firm, stable

Examples of usage

  • He kept a steady pace as he ran the marathon.
  • She remained steady under pressure and completed the task successfully.
Context #2 | Verb

supporting or balancing

Make or keep (an object) steady.

Synonyms

balance, stabilize, support

Examples of usage

  • She steadied the ladder before climbing up to the roof.
  • The doctor steadied the patient's hand as he took the blood sample.
Context #3 | Noun

nautical

A regular, dependable source of income or support.

Synonyms

income, source, support

Examples of usage

  • He relied on his pension as a steady income after retiring.
  • The fisherman's catch provided a steady supply of food for the village.

Translations

Translations of the word "steady" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐ (sthir)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stabil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stabil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐะฑั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stabilny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ‰ๅฎšใ—ใŸ (antei shita)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dengeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์ •๋œ (anjeongdoen)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุงุจุช (thabit)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stabilnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stabilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็จณๅฎš็š„ (wฤ›ndรฌng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stabilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถรฐugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐา›ั‚ั‹ (tลซraqty)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ (stabiluri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sabit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estable

Etymology

The word 'steady' originated from the Middle English word 'stedy' which meant firm or fixed. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe something that is stable, constant, or reliable. The concept of being steady has always been valued in various aspects of life, whether it's in relationships, work, or personal growth. Being steady implies a sense of reliability and consistency, traits that are often admired and sought after.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,714, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.