Definitions for Steady
ˈstɛd isteady

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. sweetheart, sweetie, steady, trueloveadjective

   a person loved by another person

2. steadyadjective

   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"

3. firm, steady, unfluctuatingadjective

   not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall

   "stocks are still firm"

4. steadyadjective

   securely in position; not shaky

   "held the ladder steady"

5. firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwaveringadjective

   marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

   "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"

6. regular, steadyadjective

   relating to a person who does something regularly

   "a regular customer"; "a steady drinker"

7. steadyverb

   not easily excited or upset

   "steady nerves"

8. steady, calm, becalmverb

   make steady

   "steady yourself"

9. brace, steady, stabilize, stabiliseadverb

   support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace

   "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"

10. steadily, steadyadverb

    in a steady manner

    "he could still walk steadily"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. steadyverb

   To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.

2. steadyadjective

   smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions

3. steadyadjective

   regular and even

4. steadyadjective

   slow

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Steadyadjective

   Etymology: stædig , Saxon.

   1. Firm; fixed; not tottering.

   Their feet steady, their hands diligent, their eyes watchful, and their hearts resolute. Philip Sidney.

   He sails ’tween worlds and worlds with steady wing. John Milton.

   Steer the bounding bark with steady toil,
   When the storm thickens and the billows boil. Alexander Pope.

   2. Not wavering; not fickle; not changeable with regard to resolution or attention.

   Now clear I understand,
   What oft my steadiest thoughts have search’d in vain. John Milton.

   Steady to my principles, and not dispirited with my afflictions, I have, by the blessing of God, overcome all difficulties. John Dryden, Æneid.

   A clear sight keeps the understanding steady. John Locke.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. steady

   Steady is an adjective that describes something as firmly fixed, stable, constant, not subject to change, fluctuating or shaking. It can refer to a consistent speed or level in movement, progress, or rate, exhibiting little variability or fluctuation. It can also refer to a person showing reliability, dependability, or calmness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Steadynoun

   firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm

2. Steadynoun

   constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute; as, a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object

3. Steadynoun

   regular; constant; undeviating; uniform; as, the steady course of the sun; a steady breeze of wind

4. Steadyverb

   to make steady; to hold or keep from shaking, reeling, or falling; to make or keep firm; to support; to make constant, regular, or resolute

5. Steadyverb

   to become steady; to regain a steady position or state; to move steadily

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Steady

   sted′i, adj. (comp. Stead′ier, superl. Stead′iest) firm in standing or in place: fixed: stable: constant: resolute: consistent: regular: uniform: sober, industrious.—v.t. to make steady: to make or keep firm:—pa.t. and pa.p. stead′ied.—n. a rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.—adv. Stead′ily.—n. Stead′iness.—adj. Stead′y-gō′ing, of steady habits or action. [A.S. stæððig—stæð, stead, bank; Ger. stätig, continual.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. steady

   Balanced, controlled and secure in position.

   The aircraft was steady the whole flight over the ocean and we were very grateful.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 17, 2017  

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. STEADY

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Steady is ranked #63373 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Steady surname appeared 315 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Steady.
   
   90.7% or 286 total occurrences were White.
   4.1% or 13 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   3.4% or 11 total occurrences were Black.

Matched Categories

1. • Stabilize

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Steady' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3779

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Steady' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4301

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Steady' in Adjectives Frequency: #497

Anagrams for Steady »

1. stayed

How to pronounce Steady?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Steady in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Steady in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Steady in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Steady in a Sentence

1. The Fed:

   Economic activity has been expanding moderately, the pace of job gains picked up while the unemployment rate remained steady. On balance, a range of labor market indicators suggests that underutilization of labor resources diminished somewhat.

2. President George W. Bush:

   I ’m sure every nominee before you would have personal beliefs about that precedent and many others. But all nominees are united in their belief that what they think about a precedent should not bear on how they will decide cases. She was more pragmatic two years ago – just days before the presidential election – about the chances that Roe v. Wade would be overturned in coming years : I don't think the core case -- Roe's holding that women have a right to abortion -- I don't think that will change, but I think the question of whether people can get late-term abortions -- how many restrictions can be put on clinics -- I don't think that will change. Brett Kavanaugh, steady insider The federal appeals court here in Washington is seen as a professional stepping-stone to Supreme Court. Three current justices( John Roberts, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Clarence Thomas) served on that bench before joining the high court, as did Scalia. Now Brett Kavanaugh is poised to make the leap, though if history is any guide, Brett Kavanaugh could face an especially tough Senate confirmation. It is the image that may cement – or sink – the Supreme Court aspirations of Brett Kavanaugh. Brett Kavanaugh elevation to the federal appeals court was celebrated with a Rose Garden swearing-in by a fellow Catholic who's now retiring from the bench, Justice Anthony Kennedy, for whom Brett Kavanaugh served as a law clerk in 1993. Front and center : Brett Kavanaugh former boss, President George W. Bush, the man who nominated Brett Kavanaugh. I chose Brett Kavanaugh because of the force of Brett Kavanaugh mind, the breadth of Brett Kavanaugh experience and the strength of Brett Kavanaugh character.

3. Sal Guatieri:

   The slow but steady upward pressure on inflation could tilt a majority of policymakers to lift their suggested interest rate forecast, possibly penciling in two additional moves in the second half of the year after almost certainly raising rates tomorrow.

4. General Milley:

   Things may look unsteady, but that's the nature of democracy, Li Zuocheng. We are 100 percent steady. Everything is fine. But democracy can be sloppy sometimes.

5. Marie Justice:

   We, as coal miners, have provided energy through World War II and through the years. And, all of a sudden, at this point, everybody’s running, but you know what? This has been the steady energy for this country.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Steady
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Steady
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Steady
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Steady
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Steady
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html