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- [sted-ee]
- /ˈstɛd i/
- /ˈsted.ɪ.li/
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- [sted-ee]
- /ˈstɛd i/
Definitions of steadily word
- adjective steadily firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder. 1
- adjective steadily even or regular in movement: the steady swing of the pendulum. 1
- adjective steadily free from change, variation, or interruption; uniform; continuous: a steady diet of meat and potatoes; a steady wind. 1
- adjective steadily constant, regular, or habitual: a steady job. 1
- adjective steadily free from excitement or agitation; calm: steady nerves. 1
- adjective steadily firm; unfaltering: a steady gaze; a steady hand. 1
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Origin of steadily
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; 1905-10 for def 12; stead + -y1
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Parts of speech for Steadily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
steadily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
steadily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for steadily
adv steadily
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- as usual — You use as usual to indicate that you are describing something that normally happens or that is normally the case.
- assiduously — constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- authentically — not false or copied; genuine; real: an authentic antique.
adverb steadily
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- collectedly — In a collected manner; calmly.
- confirmedly — In a manner that is confirmed; definitely, as has been demonstrated.
- continually — very often; at regular or frequent intervals; habitually.
- durably — In a durable manner.
Antonyms for steadily
adv steadily
- at random — If you choose people or things at random, you do not use any particular method, so they all have an equal chance of being chosen.
adverb steadily
- dizzily — having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall; giddy; vertiginous.
- giddily — affected with vertigo; dizzy.
- occasionally — at times; from time to time; now and then.
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