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Word: Steady
Speech Type: Adjective
Middle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead+ -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th century
ˈstɛdi
firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Short Definition:firmly fixed or balanced
Examples:- the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady
- he refilled her glass with a steady hand
regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity
Short Definition:regular, even, and continuous in development or intensity
Examples:- a steady decline in the national birth rate
- sales remain steady
Word: Steady
Speech Type: Verb
ˈstɛdi
make or become steady
Short Definition:make or become steady
Examples:- I took a deep breath to steady my nerves
- by May prices had steadied
Word: Steady
Speech Type: Interjection
ˈstɛdi
used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care
Short Definition:used as warning to someone to keep calm or take care
Examples:- Steady now! We don't want you hurting yourself
Word: Steady
Speech Type: Noun
ˈstɛdi
a person's regular boyfriend or girlfriend
Short Definition:person's regular boyfriend or girlfriend
Examples:- his steady chucked him two weeks ago
a strut for stabilizing a caravan or other vehicle when stationary.
Short Definition:strut for stabilizing caravan or other vehicle when stationary
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