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Steady: Definition, Usage & Key Differences (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：firmly fixed and not moving (steady)

steady 🔊

/ˈstedi/

adj.

Firmly in place, not shaking or moving.

Steady meaning illustrated by a surgeon's perfectly still hands holding a scalpel.

firmly fixed and not moving 🔊

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/ˈfɜrmli fɪkst ænd nɒt ˈmuːvɪŋ/

adj.

Describes an object or part that is securely in position and does not shake or change location.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'stede' meaning 'place', with suffix '-y' indicating quality, thus 'firmly placed'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of STEADy as STAnding firm and not moving, like a STEADfast friend.

📖 Example

A successful surgeon needs a steady hand to perform delicate operations. 🔊 A successful surgeon needs a steady hand to perform delicate operations.

🔗 Collocations

steady hand – a hand that does not shake, essential for precise tasks

steady grip – a firm and secure hold on something

steady base – a stable foundation that does not move

🔄 Synonyms

stable (adj.) – firmly fixed and not likely to change or move

firm (adj.) – solid and secure in position

immovable (adj.) – impossible to move or change

🚫 Antonyms

unsteady (adj.) – not firm or stable; shaky

shaky (adj.) – trembling or vibrating; not steady

🌱 Derivatives

steadily (adv.) – in a steady manner; without interruption

steadiness (n.) – the quality of being steady

📖 Cultural Story

The term 'steady' evolved from Old English 'stedig', meaning firm or stable. It is famously used in nautical commands like 'steady as she goes' to instruct maintaining a constant course, highlighting its role in maritime navigation.

Meaning 2：happening at a regular and consistent rate (steady)

steady 🔊

/ˈstedi/

adj.

Happening at a regular and consistent rate, not fast or slow.

Steady concept shown as a smooth, consistent upward trend line on a business chart.

happening at a regular and consistent rate 🔊

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/ˈhæpənɪŋ æt ə ˈrɛɡjələr ænd kənˈsɪstənt reɪt/

adj.

Refers to a process or change that occurs uniformly over time, without sudden increases or decreases.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The company has shown steady growth in its user base over the past five years. 🔊 The company has shown steady growth in its user base over the past five years.

🔗 Collocations

steady growth – consistent and gradual increase over time

steady pace – a constant speed or rate of progress

steady income – a reliable and regular flow of money

🔄 Synonyms

consistent (adj.) – acting or happening in the same way over time

regular (adj.) – occurring at fixed intervals or in a uniform pattern

constant (adj.) – unchanging over time; persistent

🚫 Antonyms

fluctuating (adj.) – varying irregularly; not steady

erratic (adj.) – not even or regular in pattern or movement

🌱 Derivatives

steadily (adv.) – in a steady manner; consistently

steadiness (n.) – the state of being steady; regularity