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- [sted-fast, -fahst, -fuh st]
- /ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst/
- /ˈsted.fɑːst.li/
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- [sted-fast, -fahst, -fuh st]
- /ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəst/
Definitions of steadfastly word
- adjective steadfastly fixed in direction; steadily directed: a steadfast gaze. 1
- adjective steadfastly firm in purpose, resolution, faith, attachment, etc., as a person: a steadfast friend. 1
- adjective steadfastly unwavering, as resolution, faith, adherence, etc. 1
- adjective steadfastly firmly established, as an institution or a state of affairs. 1
- adjective steadfastly firmly fixed in place or position. 1
- adverb steadfastly in a loyal or dependable way 1
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Origin of steadfastly
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English stedefast, Old English stedefæst. See stead, fast1
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Parts of speech for Steadfastly
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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steadfastly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
steadfastly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for steadfastly
adv steadfastly
- adamantly — utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of all appeals, urgings, etc.
- conscientiously — governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions.
- contumaciously — stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient.
- decisively — having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important: Your argument was the decisive one.
- determinedly — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
adverb steadfastly
- dedicatedly — in a devoted or dedicated manner
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- headstrongly — In a headstrong manner.
- indefatigably — In an extremely persistent and untiring manner; in an indefatigable manner.
Antonyms for steadfastly
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