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Definition of steady in English: steadyadjectivesteadier, steadiest ˈstɛdiˈstɛdi 1Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady he refilled her glass with a steady hand Example sentencesExamples - I switched my flashguns off and held my camera steady for a slow shutter exposure.
- There is an uneasy sensation akin to loss of control, a whirlwind that trips my balance, sweeps me off my steady feet and into a foggy daze at odd times of the day.
- Damia waved her arms frantically, almost losing her balance on her steady horse.
- I smiled sheepishly at Loganberry as I tried to hold my glass steady, wipe my jacket and shake his hand all at the same time.
- To mention just two problems: It was next to impossible to hold a telescope steady enough on the heaving deck of a small ship to time the eclipses accurately.
- He rushed forth with a steady gate, fast but still wary to keep his balance while he negotiated the uncertain terrain beneath his feet.
- Casey's sweet swing, marked by steady balance and a complex routine before he settles in for the pitch, is fueled by loads of natural talent.
- He was able to grab hold of a ledge and when he got a steady footing of his balance he turned to his right to find the drop ship making a slow bank and heading back the path they came.
- I held the cup and offered it to Matt, my hand steady as a rock.
- His hand, usually steady, is shaking; he must not let his agitation show.
- A strong and steady arm swing will balance upper and lower body usage when you run.
- Reagan advanced on her, holding his gun steady.
- Relating to waves of movement is what allows us to stay steady and sustain balance.
- Reaching the centre of the lake again he held his arm steady, keeping the roots still on the surface.
- ‘Stay still,’ she said, and held her face steady firmly with one hand.
- Hold the food steady with the fork whilst cutting it with the knife.
Synonyms stable, balanced, firm, fixed, secure, secured, fast, safe, immovable, unshakeable, dependable anchored, moored, jammed, rooted, braced, cemented, riveted, nailed, tied motionless, still, unshaking, static, stationary, unmoving, sure - 1.1 Not faltering or wavering; controlled.
she tried to keep her voice steady Example sentencesExamples - Neither of them looked at me, but kept a steady gaze at each other.
- I kept my voice steady, but I wasn't even fooling myself, let alone Aaron.
- Ralph sneered, keeping his icy, steady gaze on me.
- As pleasure and contentment washed over her, she met his steady gaze, tears of gratitude shining in her eyes.
- ‘There will be a time for grieving later,’ he said, trying to keep his voice steady.
- Leaning over the bar his eyes sparkle and his gaze is steady.
- When I walk up to the back of a crowd of people his eyes shift to mine and his gaze is steady.
- Darre turned his cool green eyes on Carl, who faltered under his steady gaze.
- Her fingers faltered from its steady clipping as Adam's sarcastic words filled her mind.
- John's gaze was steady and unblinking as he stared into his daughter's blazing eyes.
- He met the congregation with a steady, unswerving gaze.
- Rossiter refused to be intimidated and met Bradley's level gaze, steady in his resolve.
- Nicolas' eyes kept a steady gaze on her, making her decidedly nervous.
- I straightened my spine and stood back up upon my wobbly legs, with a steady gaze that was all too familiar to me of how Tommy addressed strangers that disapproved of him.
- Its steady gaze tunneled inside me, into my very veins.
- His lips were tightly pressed together, his eyes wavering to keep steady against hers, and his cheeks were pale.
- Swallowing, Daphne feels mesmerized as she stares into his steady gaze.
- Who could have known that such this young boy possessed such extraordinary fighting skills, much more have it under steady control?
- Josaitis fixes the audience with her steady gaze.
- The backbeat of the song easily guiding the rock of her hips, her nails raking up the nape of Rae's neck, tangling her fingers through her hair and holding the steady gaze.
Synonyms fixed, intent, immovable, immobile, unwavering, unfaltering - 1.2 (of a person) sensible, reliable, and self-restrained.
a solid, steady young man Example sentencesExamples - That would allow Isaac Smith to remain in the No.3 role, where he's steady and reliable.
- He was one of the most sensible and steady people I've known, and not as humourless as that sounds.
- Castro gives the team a steady player who should be able to provide reliable backup for Larkin for the remainder of the season, if not longer.
- Poets are the most down-to-earth, loyal, steady people that have ever been.
- I think the vice president was very steady, very calm, paternal in a good way, if you will.
- Roberts isn't a great player, but he's steady and dependable, and a coach can be comfortable with him on the field.
- These are not only failures of elementary communication; they are also reactions that fail to inspire confidence that Duncan Smith is steady under pressure.
- The Parkville defence suffered an early loss when one of their most steady men in defence, David James had to limp off the field through injury.
Synonyms sensible, level-headed, well balanced, balanced, rational, settled, mature, down-to-earth, full of common sense, stolid, calm, equable, imperturbable, reliable, dependable, sound, sober, serious-minded, responsible, serious
2Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity. a steady decline in the national birth rate Example sentencesExamples - But as Britain celebrated National Apple Day yesterday a steady stream of visitors were calling at the farm before buying apples as well as home-made jams and jellies.
- For the area, this will ensure the continuation of a steady supply of quality employment opportunities.
- The steady decline and deterioration continued at an accelerated pace.
- The financial results of the bank, which were accepted by the board of directors, reveal that the bank continues to make steady improvements, a press release issued here said.
- His club have taken him to the rarified heights of the Premiership's top three and the international caps continue to flow in a steady stream.
- The hostel was in the firing line because of a steady decline in visitor numbers and the need for building refurbishments.
- Nevertheless, the market continues to welcome a steady stream of fresh punters looking to beat a tracker and join me in the quest for stock market riches.
- Most visitors came to inspect the institution in the first three years of its existence, but a steady stream continued to come in the years following.
- Gas prices continued their slow but steady decline.
- Ever since this sprawling mansion is thrown open to the public, there is a steady stream of visitors hanging around it - letting their imagination run wild.
- She experienced a steady decline in the frequency of hot flashes during treatment.
- Dublin continues to attract a steady number of visitors despite the downturn in the tourism industry since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington in September.
- Paul O'Neill continued his steady decline and was dropped from the third slot in the order.
- He continues to show steady progress and is developing the confidence necessary to be successful at the position.
- He remained in Edinburgh until his death, continuing to produce a steady stream of high quality papers up to the time of his death.
- Rising demand meant prices were little changed in July following steady declines since February, the survey said.
- In the junior open U - 18 championship the winner was Cian Kilcullen from Enniscrone who continues to make steady progress in the sport.
- During the seventeenth century Ireland, continuing its steady decline, came increasingly under England's rule.
- Ellis' 4.43m record-setting mark on May 22 continues the steady improvement of her performances over the past five years.
- Throughout his career he continued to publish a steady stream of high quality research papers right up to the time of his death.
Synonyms constant, unchanging, changeless, unvarying, invariable, undeviating uniform, even, regular, consistent continuous, continual, unceasing, ceaseless, perpetual, unremitting, unwavering, unfaltering, unfluctuating, undying, unending, endless, round-the-clock, all-year-round reliable, dependable - 2.1 Not changing; regular and established.
I thought I'd better get a steady job Example sentencesExamples - Even the only steady job the man's ever had reflects his need to be moving - he was a bush pilot, flying supplies and people in and out of civilization in Northern Quebec.
- I will also hold a steady job this fall and am lucky because my parents are pretty good about helping me out.
- I've believe the exodus of good steady manufacturing jobs are at the crux of the spiritual disenfranchisement we are experiencing in our nation.
- My boyfriend at the time was not in a steady job and was confused as well.
- Unemployment in Argentina has reached depression levels of over 15 percent, with four million workers having no steady jobs.
- The father's lack of a steady job, substance abuse, incarceration and domestic violence were among the reasons for not marrying.
- With an economic downturn encompassing the last twenty years, those lacking steady jobs in the formal economy now exceed half the work force.
- Finally, I have a steady job and some money saved up.
- Her previously steady job in a high street bank was wound up recently after branch ‘restructuring’.
- This also explains why he lived in such a crummy hovel - obviously he can't hold down a steady job if he's nuts.
- I know someone who quit their steady job once because they thought selling property was a breeze and a lot more lucrative than what they were doing.
- Soon after, Jack was offered a steady job as a postal worker, but he turned it down in hope that he could support himself solely off of his writing.
- The announcement rocked a town that already has suffered a steady loss of manufacturing jobs to low-wage nations such as China and Mexico.
- I had a good job with a steady income and a great place to live in.
- The company offers a steady job with decent pay and great benefits after college.
- Most of us reading this blog, after all, went to college and/or got nice steady jobs because we had enormous social and familial pressure on us to do so.
- But suddenly, in this economy, nursing looks more attractive, the prospect of a steady job with guaranteed work at the end of a degree.
- The daily grind of life, a demanding family, death of a young, pretty niece due to cancer and no steady job has not diminished his zest for life.
- He has got a steady job, teaching 22 hours a week, 180 days a year.
- As soon as he left the unremunerative world of crime for a steady job with the forces of order, he became significantly more intelligent.
Synonyms regular, unchanging, habitual, usual, customary, established, settled, firm, devoted, faithful - 2.2 (of a ship) moving without deviation from its course.
Example sentencesExamples - Finally, Keirah set a steady course south, following the river.
- Normal waves played around the boat, as it made steady on its course into the black night.
- At first it all seems rather gentle as you drift along with the current, the helmsman steering a steady course, the water only occasionally lapping over the sides of your raft.
- The ship continues to sail on that very steady course.
- You also know to hang on until the boat is steady again.
- The Blue Horizon was six hours away from Nalirra, and Renny had all the lights on the bridge down to a minimum as he concentrated on keeping the ship steady.
- In spite of the storm, this enormous and exotic black ship nevertheless manages to stay afloat and steady on its course.
- He set a steady course south, keeping the shore easily in his view.
- The boat gamboled on her steady course, sails billowing and emitting brisk, tolling tones as the wind caught them high.
- The currents were starting to get tricky and keeping the small craft steady was proving to be a real test for the pilot.
- He replied rather quickly as he tried to keep the ship steady.
- As soon as they got to the peer, Brock and Rainia jumped out and held the boat steady, while Aria and Tyra got out and grabbed everything on the boat.
- As she was going to insert some cream on the laser burn, the ship jolted and the lights flickered and the ship was steady again.
- Commercial shipping has picked up after a quieter January with a steady flow of ships delivering in the port.
- The tug and barge had been plying a steady route between the Persian Gulf and Iraq's Khawr Abd Allah waterway for weeks.
- Setting a spinnaker involves keeping the boat steady with the wind behind while the spinnaker sail is raised.
- She strained her shoulder muscles trying to simply keep the ship steady.
- Most of the passengers spent the time on the deck, as the ship was very steady despite the storm threat.
- Imagine you are standing on a dock, watching a sailing ship move at a steady rate along a river.
- These are then used to keep the cruiser steady as water sluices out of the lock.
verbsteadied, steadies, steadying ˈstɛdiˈstɛdi Make or become steady. with object I took a deep breath to steady my nerves no object by May prices had steadied Example sentencesExamples - The player shortage took its toll on Acorn after the break but Wadsworth steadied the nerves with his fourth try as they hung on to win.
- Outstripping the York defence, he steadied himself before lashing the ball past Fettis with an unerring finish.
- Larkin steadied himself and blasted in a low drive that looked goalbound.
- He took a deep breath, steadying his voice as it rose slowly in hysteria.
- Cale looked through his scope and took slow deep breaths to lower his heartbeat thus steadying his aim.
- She interrupted, taking a deep breath and steadying her legs underneath her.
- To Rockmount's credit they steadied, and gradually began to battle their way back into the game.
- Livi almost jumped, but caught herself, steadying the tray on which she was carrying some warm soup and a tuna sandwich.
- Hands balanced on the windowsill below his waist were the only things steadying him as he leaned outside.
- Prices steadied on Tuesday, but the concern over future shortages sent Asian markets lower.
- He was bending on his knees, steadying himself with his hand on the floor.
- How long it can endure without King Hussein's steadying presence, no one can say.
- Dozens of police officers rushed over and steadied the car, drawing loud boos from the crowd.
- I buried my head in my hands and tried to take a few steadying deep breaths to calm my nerves.
- Bligh pressed his head against the wall, cooling himself, steadying his pulse.
- Taking a deep breath and steadying herself, she went to answer the summons.
- Keats spluttered and coughed to full wakefulness, and steadied himself with a stiff brandy.
- The breeze steadied as the rain clouds cleared and Zephyr continued a solitary route to the finish line.
- This time, Searle steadied himself, took his time, and won the rubber on his second match point.
- Danny settled down in his seat, closed his eyes and steadied his breathing.
Synonyms stabilize, make steady, hold steady secure, fix, make fast brace, support balance, poise calm, calm down, soothe, quieten, quiet, compose, settle, pacify, lull subdue, quell, control, get a grip on sedate, tranquillize
exclamationˈstɛdiˈstɛdi Used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care. Steady now! We don't want you hurting yourself
nounPlural steadies ˈstɛdiˈstɛdi 1informal A person's regular boyfriend or girlfriend. his steady chucked him two weeks ago Example sentencesExamples - None of them wanted to move, especially Charlie who had a steady girlfriend and wanted to stay with her.
- As usual though, I had to go and ruin it - I found a steady girlfriend.
- Mike, being the immature guy that he was, had flings, not steady girlfriends.
- It's been a couple of months and I've moved on, no steady girlfriend but I've been out several times and enjoyed myself.
- Unlike William, he had never had a steady girlfriend, preferring instead to play the field.
- In truth, he had had no steady girlfriends, because they found his personality repulsive.
- I remembered he used to go on dates, but I don't remember him ever having a steady girlfriend.
- He recoiled at the thought of allowing his steady girlfriend, Ms Boyle, from taking up more permanent residence in his home, and they went separate ways earlier this year.
- Prior to that point, I was the one that always had the steady girlfriend.
- Could it be really possible that they haven't considered all the merits of having a steady (not necessarily permanent) boyfriend.
- Indeed, we were told that the younger boy in this particular case, who instigated the sex with his friend, now has a steady girlfriend.
- Gunn's next stop probably will be a rehab facility in Germany, where his unit is based and he has a steady girlfriend.
- Right now, I don't have a steady girlfriend, but I'm working on it.
Synonyms sweetheart, loved one, love, true love, lady love, darling, dearest, dear one, lover, girlfriend, boyfriend, young lady, young man, woman friend, lady friend, man friend, beau, admirer, worshipper, inamorata, inamorato 2A strut for stabilizing a caravan or other vehicle when stationary. Example sentencesExamples - Sliding contact between the work piece and its support should be avoided, and the use of roller steadies and running centres is recommended.
Phrases informal Have a regular romantic or sexual relationship with someone. she started going steady with Sebastian Example sentencesExamples - I did went steady with Zack but that was ancient history.
- Rebellious older daughter Esti is going steady with a soldier, but they're having a hard time finding privacy.
- I don't usually go steady with anyone because I would feel like I'm tied down or something.
- The long and short of it is he was actually going steady with the most popular girl in the group but didn't have the guts to tell me.
- In fact, we've been going steady for so long that he's the only guy I ever went out with.
- I was at a beach party and I ended kissing another guy that I had gone steady with before.
- I've already asked her to a dance and she said she already had a date, so I think she's going steady with somebody else.
- It's a crush that I'm betting will quickly progress to going steady.
- I was so naive, I thought he was using some cool, mature way to describe going steady or going out.
- We started dating and going steady and all that.
Synonyms married, wed, wedded, joined in marriage, joined in matrimony, united in wedlock
Used as a way of exhorting someone to calm down or be more reasonable. Steady on, Mark! You're talking about my best friend
Derivatives noun I noticed today that I'm working steadier and with more purpose, not throwing myself into jobs but working through them. Example sentencesExamples - Orr was the steadier of the two, going bogey-free, but it was Forsyth who left the course knowing he could and should have scored even better than he did.
- The poverty of the Tipperary team surprised, even considering the greater physical presence of the winners who were far steadier in the tackle.
- Without doubt our defence is a much steadier ship these days.
- We had opted for a day in the mountains to begin with, followed by some steadier walking.
noun ˈstɛdɪnəsˈstɛdinəs We'll be close as we can to the team we play to make sure we retain a steadiness. Example sentencesExamples - Recently I have begun to wonder if these kinds of tests requiring cleverness instead of steadiness can really contribute to improve their English abilities.
- This is a year in which the qualities of steadiness, patience, loyalty and bravery will be richly rewarded.
- It was in attack that Waterford lost this game, not for want of effort but for steadiness in finishing.
- Any implication that there is a lack of unity on the issue within the administration, or a lack of steadiness in the policy, is simply not true.
Origin Middle English (in the sense 'unwavering, without deviation'): from stead + -y1. The verb dates from the mid 16th century. Rhymes already, Eddie, eddy, Freddie, heady, neddy, oven-ready, ready, reddy, teddy, thready Definition of steady in US English: steadyadjectiveˈstedēˈstɛdi 1Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady he refilled her glass with a steady hand Example sentencesExamples - Casey's sweet swing, marked by steady balance and a complex routine before he settles in for the pitch, is fueled by loads of natural talent.
- His hand, usually steady, is shaking; he must not let his agitation show.
- Hold the food steady with the fork whilst cutting it with the knife.
- Reaching the centre of the lake again he held his arm steady, keeping the roots still on the surface.
- A strong and steady arm swing will balance upper and lower body usage when you run.
- Damia waved her arms frantically, almost losing her balance on her steady horse.
- To mention just two problems: It was next to impossible to hold a telescope steady enough on the heaving deck of a small ship to time the eclipses accurately.
- He was able to grab hold of a ledge and when he got a steady footing of his balance he turned to his right to find the drop ship making a slow bank and heading back the path they came.
- Relating to waves of movement is what allows us to stay steady and sustain balance.
- I switched my flashguns off and held my camera steady for a slow shutter exposure.
- ‘Stay still,’ she said, and held her face steady firmly with one hand.
- I smiled sheepishly at Loganberry as I tried to hold my glass steady, wipe my jacket and shake his hand all at the same time.
- Reagan advanced on her, holding his gun steady.
- There is an uneasy sensation akin to loss of control, a whirlwind that trips my balance, sweeps me off my steady feet and into a foggy daze at odd times of the day.
- I held the cup and offered it to Matt, my hand steady as a rock.
- He rushed forth with a steady gate, fast but still wary to keep his balance while he negotiated the uncertain terrain beneath his feet.
Synonyms stable, balanced, firm, fixed, secure, secured, fast, safe, immovable, unshakeable, dependable motionless, still, unshaking, static, stationary, unmoving, sure - 1.1 Not faltering or wavering; controlled.
she tried to keep her voice steady Example sentencesExamples - I kept my voice steady, but I wasn't even fooling myself, let alone Aaron.
- Leaning over the bar his eyes sparkle and his gaze is steady.
- Rossiter refused to be intimidated and met Bradley's level gaze, steady in his resolve.
- The backbeat of the song easily guiding the rock of her hips, her nails raking up the nape of Rae's neck, tangling her fingers through her hair and holding the steady gaze.
- ‘There will be a time for grieving later,’ he said, trying to keep his voice steady.
- Swallowing, Daphne feels mesmerized as she stares into his steady gaze.
- Who could have known that such this young boy possessed such extraordinary fighting skills, much more have it under steady control?
- John's gaze was steady and unblinking as he stared into his daughter's blazing eyes.
- Darre turned his cool green eyes on Carl, who faltered under his steady gaze.
- As pleasure and contentment washed over her, she met his steady gaze, tears of gratitude shining in her eyes.
- Nicolas' eyes kept a steady gaze on her, making her decidedly nervous.
- When I walk up to the back of a crowd of people his eyes shift to mine and his gaze is steady.
- Its steady gaze tunneled inside me, into my very veins.
- Ralph sneered, keeping his icy, steady gaze on me.
- I straightened my spine and stood back up upon my wobbly legs, with a steady gaze that was all too familiar to me of how Tommy addressed strangers that disapproved of him.
- Neither of them looked at me, but kept a steady gaze at each other.
- Her fingers faltered from its steady clipping as Adam's sarcastic words filled her mind.
- His lips were tightly pressed together, his eyes wavering to keep steady against hers, and his cheeks were pale.
- Josaitis fixes the audience with her steady gaze.
- He met the congregation with a steady, unswerving gaze.
Synonyms fixed, intent, immovable, immobile, unwavering, unfaltering - 1.2 (of a person) sensible, reliable, and self-restrained.
a solid, steady young man Example sentencesExamples - Roberts isn't a great player, but he's steady and dependable, and a coach can be comfortable with him on the field.
- That would allow Isaac Smith to remain in the No.3 role, where he's steady and reliable.
- He was one of the most sensible and steady people I've known, and not as humourless as that sounds.
- I think the vice president was very steady, very calm, paternal in a good way, if you will.
- These are not only failures of elementary communication; they are also reactions that fail to inspire confidence that Duncan Smith is steady under pressure.
- Castro gives the team a steady player who should be able to provide reliable backup for Larkin for the remainder of the season, if not longer.
- Poets are the most down-to-earth, loyal, steady people that have ever been.
- The Parkville defence suffered an early loss when one of their most steady men in defence, David James had to limp off the field through injury.
Synonyms sensible, level-headed, well balanced, balanced, rational, settled, mature, down-to-earth, full of common sense, stolid, calm, equable, imperturbable, reliable, dependable, sound, sober, serious-minded, responsible, serious
2Regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity. a steady decline in the national birth rate Example sentencesExamples - For the area, this will ensure the continuation of a steady supply of quality employment opportunities.
- In the junior open U - 18 championship the winner was Cian Kilcullen from Enniscrone who continues to make steady progress in the sport.
- Gas prices continued their slow but steady decline.
- Ever since this sprawling mansion is thrown open to the public, there is a steady stream of visitors hanging around it - letting their imagination run wild.
- She experienced a steady decline in the frequency of hot flashes during treatment.
- Throughout his career he continued to publish a steady stream of high quality research papers right up to the time of his death.
- Paul O'Neill continued his steady decline and was dropped from the third slot in the order.
- He remained in Edinburgh until his death, continuing to produce a steady stream of high quality papers up to the time of his death.
- The hostel was in the firing line because of a steady decline in visitor numbers and the need for building refurbishments.
- But as Britain celebrated National Apple Day yesterday a steady stream of visitors were calling at the farm before buying apples as well as home-made jams and jellies.
- Dublin continues to attract a steady number of visitors despite the downturn in the tourism industry since the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington in September.
- Nevertheless, the market continues to welcome a steady stream of fresh punters looking to beat a tracker and join me in the quest for stock market riches.
- Rising demand meant prices were little changed in July following steady declines since February, the survey said.
- The steady decline and deterioration continued at an accelerated pace.
- The financial results of the bank, which were accepted by the board of directors, reveal that the bank continues to make steady improvements, a press release issued here said.
- Ellis' 4.43m record-setting mark on May 22 continues the steady improvement of her performances over the past five years.
- His club have taken him to the rarified heights of the Premiership's top three and the international caps continue to flow in a steady stream.
- During the seventeenth century Ireland, continuing its steady decline, came increasingly under England's rule.
- Most visitors came to inspect the institution in the first three years of its existence, but a steady stream continued to come in the years following.
- He continues to show steady progress and is developing the confidence necessary to be successful at the position.
Synonyms constant, unchanging, changeless, unvarying, invariable, undeviating - 2.1 Not changing; regular and established.
I thought I'd better get a steady job Example sentencesExamples - He has got a steady job, teaching 22 hours a week, 180 days a year.
- Finally, I have a steady job and some money saved up.
- The daily grind of life, a demanding family, death of a young, pretty niece due to cancer and no steady job has not diminished his zest for life.
- As soon as he left the unremunerative world of crime for a steady job with the forces of order, he became significantly more intelligent.
- But suddenly, in this economy, nursing looks more attractive, the prospect of a steady job with guaranteed work at the end of a degree.
- I know someone who quit their steady job once because they thought selling property was a breeze and a lot more lucrative than what they were doing.
- My boyfriend at the time was not in a steady job and was confused as well.
- Unemployment in Argentina has reached depression levels of over 15 percent, with four million workers having no steady jobs.
- Soon after, Jack was offered a steady job as a postal worker, but he turned it down in hope that he could support himself solely off of his writing.
- Even the only steady job the man's ever had reflects his need to be moving - he was a bush pilot, flying supplies and people in and out of civilization in Northern Quebec.
- The father's lack of a steady job, substance abuse, incarceration and domestic violence were among the reasons for not marrying.
- The company offers a steady job with decent pay and great benefits after college.
- The announcement rocked a town that already has suffered a steady loss of manufacturing jobs to low-wage nations such as China and Mexico.
- I've believe the exodus of good steady manufacturing jobs are at the crux of the spiritual disenfranchisement we are experiencing in our nation.
- Her previously steady job in a high street bank was wound up recently after branch ‘restructuring’.
- Most of us reading this blog, after all, went to college and/or got nice steady jobs because we had enormous social and familial pressure on us to do so.
- This also explains why he lived in such a crummy hovel - obviously he can't hold down a steady job if he's nuts.
- I had a good job with a steady income and a great place to live in.
- With an economic downturn encompassing the last twenty years, those lacking steady jobs in the formal economy now exceed half the work force.
- I will also hold a steady job this fall and am lucky because my parents are pretty good about helping me out.
Synonyms regular, unchanging, habitual, usual, customary, established, settled, firm, devoted, faithful - 2.2 (of a ship) moving without deviation from its course.
Example sentencesExamples - Most of the passengers spent the time on the deck, as the ship was very steady despite the storm threat.
- She strained her shoulder muscles trying to simply keep the ship steady.
- These are then used to keep the cruiser steady as water sluices out of the lock.
- Commercial shipping has picked up after a quieter January with a steady flow of ships delivering in the port.
- The tug and barge had been plying a steady route between the Persian Gulf and Iraq's Khawr Abd Allah waterway for weeks.
- The Blue Horizon was six hours away from Nalirra, and Renny had all the lights on the bridge down to a minimum as he concentrated on keeping the ship steady.
- As soon as they got to the peer, Brock and Rainia jumped out and held the boat steady, while Aria and Tyra got out and grabbed everything on the boat.
- The currents were starting to get tricky and keeping the small craft steady was proving to be a real test for the pilot.
- He replied rather quickly as he tried to keep the ship steady.
- Finally, Keirah set a steady course south, following the river.
- As she was going to insert some cream on the laser burn, the ship jolted and the lights flickered and the ship was steady again.
- He set a steady course south, keeping the shore easily in his view.
- The boat gamboled on her steady course, sails billowing and emitting brisk, tolling tones as the wind caught them high.
- Setting a spinnaker involves keeping the boat steady with the wind behind while the spinnaker sail is raised.
- Normal waves played around the boat, as it made steady on its course into the black night.
- The ship continues to sail on that very steady course.
- At first it all seems rather gentle as you drift along with the current, the helmsman steering a steady course, the water only occasionally lapping over the sides of your raft.
- You also know to hang on until the boat is steady again.
- In spite of the storm, this enormous and exotic black ship nevertheless manages to stay afloat and steady on its course.
- Imagine you are standing on a dock, watching a sailing ship move at a steady rate along a river.
verbˈstedēˈstɛdi Make or become steady. with object I took a deep breath to steady my nerves no object by the beginning of May prices had steadied Example sentencesExamples - Danny settled down in his seat, closed his eyes and steadied his breathing.
- Larkin steadied himself and blasted in a low drive that looked goalbound.
- This time, Searle steadied himself, took his time, and won the rubber on his second match point.
- I buried my head in my hands and tried to take a few steadying deep breaths to calm my nerves.
- How long it can endure without King Hussein's steadying presence, no one can say.
- Keats spluttered and coughed to full wakefulness, and steadied himself with a stiff brandy.
- The breeze steadied as the rain clouds cleared and Zephyr continued a solitary route to the finish line.
- Prices steadied on Tuesday, but the concern over future shortages sent Asian markets lower.
- He was bending on his knees, steadying himself with his hand on the floor.
- Hands balanced on the windowsill below his waist were the only things steadying him as he leaned outside.
- Bligh pressed his head against the wall, cooling himself, steadying his pulse.
- Outstripping the York defence, he steadied himself before lashing the ball past Fettis with an unerring finish.
- Livi almost jumped, but caught herself, steadying the tray on which she was carrying some warm soup and a tuna sandwich.
- She interrupted, taking a deep breath and steadying her legs underneath her.
- Taking a deep breath and steadying herself, she went to answer the summons.
- To Rockmount's credit they steadied, and gradually began to battle their way back into the game.
- He took a deep breath, steadying his voice as it rose slowly in hysteria.
- The player shortage took its toll on Acorn after the break but Wadsworth steadied the nerves with his fourth try as they hung on to win.
- Dozens of police officers rushed over and steadied the car, drawing loud boos from the crowd.
- Cale looked through his scope and took slow deep breaths to lower his heartbeat thus steadying his aim.
Synonyms stabilize, make steady, hold steady calm, calm down, soothe, quieten, quiet, compose, settle, pacify, lull
exclamationˈstedēˈstɛdi Used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care. Steady now! We don't want you hurting yourself
nounˈstedēˈstɛdi informal A person's regular boyfriend or girlfriend. his steady chucked him two weeks ago Example sentencesExamples - He recoiled at the thought of allowing his steady girlfriend, Ms Boyle, from taking up more permanent residence in his home, and they went separate ways earlier this year.
- None of them wanted to move, especially Charlie who had a steady girlfriend and wanted to stay with her.
- Prior to that point, I was the one that always had the steady girlfriend.
- As usual though, I had to go and ruin it - I found a steady girlfriend.
- Indeed, we were told that the younger boy in this particular case, who instigated the sex with his friend, now has a steady girlfriend.
- Unlike William, he had never had a steady girlfriend, preferring instead to play the field.
- It's been a couple of months and I've moved on, no steady girlfriend but I've been out several times and enjoyed myself.
- Mike, being the immature guy that he was, had flings, not steady girlfriends.
- Gunn's next stop probably will be a rehab facility in Germany, where his unit is based and he has a steady girlfriend.
- Could it be really possible that they haven't considered all the merits of having a steady (not necessarily permanent) boyfriend.
- I remembered he used to go on dates, but I don't remember him ever having a steady girlfriend.
- In truth, he had had no steady girlfriends, because they found his personality repulsive.
- Right now, I don't have a steady girlfriend, but I'm working on it.
Synonyms sweetheart, loved one, love, true love, lady love, darling, dearest, dear one, lover, girlfriend, boyfriend, young lady, young man, woman friend, lady friend, man friend, beau, admirer, worshipper, inamorata, inamorato
Phrases informal Have a regular romantic or sexual relationship with a particular person. Example sentencesExamples - Rebellious older daughter Esti is going steady with a soldier, but they're having a hard time finding privacy.
- I don't usually go steady with anyone because I would feel like I'm tied down or something.
- I was so naive, I thought he was using some cool, mature way to describe going steady or going out.
- I was at a beach party and I ended kissing another guy that I had gone steady with before.
- In fact, we've been going steady for so long that he's the only guy I ever went out with.
- We started dating and going steady and all that.
- I've already asked her to a dance and she said she already had a date, so I think she's going steady with somebody else.
- I did went steady with Zack but that was ancient history.
- The long and short of it is he was actually going steady with the most popular girl in the group but didn't have the guts to tell me.
- It's a crush that I'm betting will quickly progress to going steady.
Synonyms married, wed, wedded, joined in marriage, joined in matrimony, united in wedlock
Used as a way of exhorting someone to calm down or be more reasonable in what they are saying or doing.
Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th century. |