steady

nouns

a person loved by another person

verbs

make steady
"steady yourself"
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
"brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"

adjectives

not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
"a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer"
is derived from
antonym
is similar to
consistent in performance or behavior
"dependable in one's habits"; "a steady-going family man"
is similar to
occurring at fixed intervals
"a regular beat"; "the even rhythm of his breathing"
is similar to
(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
"his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step"
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not showing abrupt variations
"spoke in a level voice"; "she gave him a level look"- Louis Auchincloss
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made steady or constant
"the noise became a steadied roaring"
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certain not to fail
"a sure hand on the throttle"
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not liable to stumble or fall
"on surefooted donkeys"
see also
not agitated or disturbed emotionally
see also
being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
"an even application of varnish"; "an even floor"; "the road was not very even"; "the picture is even with the window"
see also
resistant to change of position or condition
"a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices"
not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
"stocks are still firm"
securely in position; not shaky
"held the ladder steady"
is derived from
is similar to
not likely to fail or give way
"the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist"
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
"firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
is derived from
relating to a person who does something regularly
"a regular customer"; "a steady drinker"
not easily excited or upset
"steady nerves"
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not easily excited
"an unexcitable temperament"

adverbs

in a steady manner
"he could still walk steadily"