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S0724900 (stĕd′ē)adj. stead·i·er, stead·i·est 1. Firm in position or place; fixed.2. Direct and unfaltering; sure.3. Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform: a steady increase in value; a steady breeze.4. Not easily excited or upset: steady nerves.5. Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast.6. Reliable; dependable.7. Temperate; sober.tr. & intr.v. stead·ied, stead·y·ing, stead·ies To make or become steady.interj. Nautical Used to direct a helmsman to keep a ship's head in the same direction: Steady as she goes!n. pl. stead·ies The person whom one dates regularly, usually exclusively.

stead′i·er n.stead′i·ly adv.stead′i·ness n.

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(ˈstɛdɪ) adj, steadier or steadiest1. not able to be moved or disturbed easily; stable2. free from fluctuation: the level stayed steady. 3. not easily excited; imperturbable4. staid; sober5. regular; habitual: a steady drinker. 6. continuous: a steady flow. 7. (Nautical Terms) nautical (of a vessel) keeping upright, as in heavy seasvb, steadies, steadying or steadiedto make or become steadyadv8. in a steady manner9. go steady informal to date one person regularlyn, pl steadiesinformal one's regular boyfriend or girlfriendinterj10. (Nautical Terms) nautical an order to the helmsman to stay on a steady course11. a warning to keep calm, be careful, etc12. Brit a command to get set to start, as in a race: ready, steady, go!. [C16: from stead + -y¹; related to Old High German stātīg, Middle Dutch stēdig] ˈsteadier n ˈsteadily adv ˈsteadiness n

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adj. stead•i•er, stead•i•est, adj. 1. firmly placed or fixed; stable: a steady ladder. 2. even or regular in movement: a steady rhythm. 3. free from change, variation, or interruption; continuous. 4. constant, regular, or habitual: a steady job. 5. free from excitement or agitation; calm: steady nerves. 6. firm; unfaltering: a steady hand. 7. steadfast or unwavering; resolute: a steady purpose. 8. settled, staid, or sober, as a person or habits. 9. (of a vessel) keeping nearly upright, as in a heavy sea. interj. 10. (used to urge someone to calm down or be under control.) 11. (a helm order to keep a vessel steady on its present heading.) n. 12. a person whom one dates exclusively; boyfriend or girlfriend. 13. a steady visitor, customer, or the like; habitué. v.t. 14. to make or keep steady, as in position, movement, action, or character. v.i. 15. to become steady. adv. 16. steadily. Idioms: go steady, to date one person exclusively. [1520–30; stead + -y¹] stead′i•er, n. stead′i•ly, adv. stead′i•ness, n.

steady

Past participle: steadied
Gerund: steadying

Imperative
steady
steady

Present
I steady
you steady
he/she/it steadies
we steady
you steady
they steady

Preterite
I steadied
you steadied
he/she/it steadied
we steadied
you steadied
they steadied

Present Continuous
I am steadying
you are steadying
he/she/it is steadying
we are steadying
you are steadying
they are steadying

Present Perfect
I have steadied
you have steadied
he/she/it has steadied
we have steadied
you have steadied
they have steadied

Past Continuous
I was steadying
you were steadying
he/she/it was steadying
we were steadying
you were steadying
they were steadying

Past Perfect
I had steadied
you had steadied
he/she/it had steadied
we had steadied
you had steadied
they had steadied

Future
I will steady
you will steady
he/she/it will steady
we will steady
you will steady
they will steady

Future Perfect
I will have steadied
you will have steadied
he/she/it will have steadied
we will have steadied
you will have steadied
they will have steadied

Future Continuous
I will be steadying
you will be steadying
he/she/it will be steadying
we will be steadying
you will be steadying
they will be steadying

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been steadying
you have been steadying
he/she/it has been steadying
we have been steadying
you have been steadying
they have been steadying

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been steadying
you will have been steadying
he/she/it will have been steadying
we will have been steadying
you will have been steadying
they will have been steadying

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been steadying
you had been steadying
he/she/it had been steadying
we had been steadying
you had been steadying
they had been steadying

Conditional
I would steady
you would steady
he/she/it would steady
we would steady
you would steady
they would steady

Past Conditional
I would have steadied
you would have steadied
he/she/it would have steadied
we would have steadied
you would have steadied
they would have steadied

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	steady - a person loved by another person sweetheart, sweetie, truelovelover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someonedulcinea, ladylove - a woman who is a man's sweetheartsugar daddy - a wealthy older man who gives a young person expensive gifts in return for friendship or intimacyvalentine - a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day; "will you be my valentine?"
Verb	1.	steady - make steady; "steady yourself" becalm, calmstabilise, stabilize - become stable or more stable; "The economy stabilized"
	2.	steady - support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"stabilise, stabilize, bracebeef up, fortify, strengthen - make strong or stronger; "This exercise will strengthen your upper body"; "strengthen the relations between the two countries"ballast - make steady with a ballastguy - steady or support with a guy wire or cable; "The Italians guyed the Tower of Pisa to prevent it from collapsing"
Adj.	1.	steady - 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"unagitated - not agitated or disturbed emotionallyeven - being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with); "an even application of varnish"; "an even floor"; "the road was not very even"; "the picture is even with the window"stable - resistant to change of position or condition; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices"unsteady - subject to change or variation; "her unsteady walk"; "his hand was unsteady as he poured the wine"; "an unsteady voice"
	2.	steady - not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm"unfluctuating, firmstable - resistant to change of position or condition; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices"
	3.	steady - securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady"secure - not likely to fail or give way; "the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist"
	4.	steady - marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering, firm, steadfast, stiffresolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"
	5.	steady - relating to a person who does something regularly; "a regular customer"; "a steady drinker"regularfrequent - coming at short intervals or habitually; "a frequent guest"; "frequent complaints"
	6.	steady - not easily excited or upset; "steady nerves"unexcitable - not easily excited; "an unexcitable temperament"
Adv.	1.	steady - in a steady manner; "he could still walk steadily"steadily

steady

adjective1. continuous, even, regular, constant, consistent, persistent, rhythmic, unbroken, habitual, uninterrupted, incessant, ceaseless, unremitting, unwavering, nonstop, unvarying, unfaltering, unfluctuating the steady beat of the drums
continuous occasional, irregular, sporadic, faltering, inconsistent, fluctuating, intermittent, infrequent, changeable2. stable, fixed, secure, still, firm, fast, safe, anchored, moored, immovable, unshaking, on an even keel Make sure the camera is steady.
stable unstable, insecure, unsteady, unsettled3. regular, established, settled, usual, customary a steady boyfriend4. dependable, sensible, reliable, balanced, settled, secure, calm, supportive, sober, staunch, serene, sedate, staid, steadfast, level-headed, serious-minded, imperturbable, equable, unchangeable, having both feet on the ground He was firm and steady, unlike other men she knew.
dependable unpredictable, unreliable, fickle, wavering, uncommitted, vacillating, in two minds, undependable, half-heartedverb1. make steady, stabilize, hold steady, make fast He eased back the throttles to steady the ship.
make steady shake, upset, tilt, agitate2. settle, get control of, compose, calm down, quieten, make calm She breathed in to steady her voice.go steady go out, court, be seeing someone, be in a relationship She and Randolph have been going steady for almost a year now.Proverbs
"slow but sure"

steady

adjective1. Firmly in position:fixed, immobile, immovable, stationary, steadfast, unmovable, unmoving.2. Firmly settled or positioned:fast, firm, secure, stable, strong, sure.3. Having no change or variation:changeless, constant, equable, even, invariable, invariant, regular, same, unchanging, uniform, unvarying.4. Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence:constant, determined, firm, resolute, steadfast, stiff, tough, unbending, uncompromising, unflinching, unwavering, unyielding.5. Consistently reliable, especially because of resistance to outside pressures:stable, steadfast, steady-going.verb1. To make stable:stabilize.2. To put in balance:balance, counterbalance, equalize, stabilize.

Translations

稳定的踏实的不变的使坚定使稳定

steady

(ˈstedi) adjective1. (negative unsteady) firmly fixed, balanced or controlled. The table isn't steady; You need a steady hand to be a surgeon. 稳固的，牢固的 2. regular or even. a steady temperature; He was walking at a steady pace.稳定的3. unchanging or constant. steady faith.不变的4. (of a person) sensible and hardworking in habits etc. a steady young man.踏实的 verb to make or become steady. He stumbled but managed to steady himself; His heart-beat gradually steadied. 使坚（稳）定 ˈsteadily adverbHis work is improving steadily.稳定地ˈsteadiness noun稳定性steady (on)! interjection don't be so angry, upset etc!. Steady on! Stop shouting!镇定些

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steady hand on the tiller

Full control over a situation. I felt comfortable knowing that even during this difficult time, he had a steady hand on the tiller.See also: hand, on, steady, tiller

steady the ship

1. To steer a ship so that it sails smoothly. I'm really glad they've steadied the ship—those waves were making me so nauseous!2. By extension, to restore calm and order to a situation. I just recently got divorced, so I hope my mother moving in and helping with the kids will steady the ship. We just hired a new supervisor to steady the ship after this merger.See also: ship, steady

steady as she goes

Describing someone or something that is progressing in a stable manner. This nautical phrase was originally used in reference to a ship that was sailing steadily. (Ships were traditionally referred to as female.) A: "How's your new business coming along?" B: "Steady as she goes! We expect to break even the first year and then start making a profit." In the midst of all this social upheaval, I hope our government can stay steady-as-she-goes.See also: goes, she, steady

slow but sure

Slow or incremental but yielding steady, dependable progress. It's going to be slow but sure writing my thesis, as I have to balance my part-time job with my research. A: "Hey, how's the new novel coming along?" B: "It's been slow but sure."See also: but, slow, sure

at a clip

1. In a particular interval or span of time. I don't feel like going out tonight because I've had to sit in lectures for five hours at a clip every day this week.2. At a particular pace. In this usage, an adjective describing the pace is used between "a" and "clip." Since you're still a beginner, just see if you can get your horse to move at a steady clip.See also: clip

ready, steady, go

An instruction to begin something, typically some kind of competition. The phrase is commonly used at the beginning of a race to indicate when the competitors can start. Primarily heard in UK. Is everyone in their positions? OK then, ready, steady, go!See also: go

steady on

Be more careful; don't be so reckless. Steady on, kids—don't break anything in here. Steady on, there's no need to fight! Let's all just take a minute and calm down.See also: on, steady

go steady (with someone)

To date someone exclusively. Don't ask Jill out—she's already going steady with Bobby. Are those two really going steady?See also: go, steady

(as) steady as a rock

1. Firmly fixed in position; unmovable. There's no way this table would break underneath me—it's made from solid oak, so it's as steady as a rock! The bouncer of the club stood in the door, steady as a rock, turning away anyone without proper ID.2. Completely and thoroughly resolute, dependable, and trustworthy. I have to say, Sarah has been as steady as a rock during this whole ordeal. Whoever is chosen to lead the company will need to be steady as a rock.See also: rock, steady

slow and steady wins the race

Persistent, consistent, and diligent progress, even if it is somewhat slow, will produce better results than rushing to get somewhere or achieve something, as the latter can result in mistakes or may prove unsustainable or unreliable. Derived from the classic Aesop fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare," in which the titular tortoise is able to beat the hare in a race because the hare, overconfident in his superior speed, decides to take a nap along the way. Look, I know you're eager to get all this data entered so you can move on to the next stage of the project, but slow and steady wins the race, OK? We'll be much worse off if the data has errors in it than if it takes a little longer to get done. A: "Tom has been finishing about 10 articles a week—why are you so far behind him?" B: "Because his articles are all poorly written and researched. I've always believed that slow and steady wins the race, and I think my work shows it."See also: and, race, slow, steady, win

go with someone

and go steady with someoneto have a romantic relationship with someone. (Go steady is dated.) Sally has been going with Mark for two months now. He wants to go steady with her. He doesn't want her to see other guys.See also: go

go with (someone or something)

to depart in the company of someone or a group. Jim's not here. He went with the last busload. I'm leaving now. Do you want to go with?See also: go

go with something

1. Lit. to accompany something agreeably. Milk doesn't go with grapefruit. Pink doesn't go with orange. 2. Fig. to choose something (over something else). I think I'll go with the yellow one. We decided to go with the oak table rather than the walnut one.See also: go

slow and steady wins the race

Prov. If you work slowly but constantly, you will succeed better than if you work fast for a short while and do not continue. (Associated with Aesop's fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare.") Joy only had a little bit of time to spend sewing every day, but she worked steadily and soon had finished a beautiful quilt. Slow and steady wins the race.See also: and, race, slow, steady, win

slow but sure

and slowly but surelyslow but unstoppable. Bob's progress on his novel was slow but sure. Nancy is finishing the paint job on her house, slowly but surely.See also: but, slow, sure

*steady as a rock

Cliché very steady and unmovable; very stable. (*Also: as ~.) His hand was steady as a rock as he made each incision. You must remain as steady as a rock when you are arguing with your supervisor.See also: rock, steady

go steady

Date one person exclusively, as in Parents often don't approve of their children's decision to go steady. This usage may be obsolescent. [Slang; c. 1900] Also see go together, def. 2; go with, def. 1. See also: go, steady

go with

1. Also, go out with. Accompany; also, date regularly. For example, When I leave, do you want to go with me? or Jerry has been going out with Frieda for two years. [Mid-1500s] 2. Be associated with, as in His accent goes with his background. [c. 1600] 3. Take the side of someone, as in I'll go with you in defending his right to speak freely. [Mid-1400s] Also see go along, def. 2. 4. Also, go well with. Look good with, match. For example, This chair goes well with the rest of the furniture, or That color doesn't go with the curtains. [Early 1700] See also: go

slow but sure

Gradual or plodding but certain to finish, as in Slow but sure this book's getting written. This idiom was first recorded in 1562, although the idea is much older. A related phrase appears in the proverb slow and steady wins the race, which is the moral of Aesop's fable about the race between a tortoise and a hare, which stopped to nap during the race and therefore lost. See also: but, slow, sure

steady as a rock

Firm, dependable, as in Betty always knows her part; she's steady as a rock. This simile uses rock in the sense of "something that affords a sure support," a usage dating from the early 1500s. See also: rock, steady

a steady hand on the tiller

BRITISHIf you have a steady hand on the tiller, you are keeping control of a situation in a calm and reliable way. `If ever there was an urgent need for a steady hand on the tiller, it is now,' said one European diplomat. Note: Adjectives such as firm can be used instead of steady. He was convinced that the job of those in power was to keep a firm hand on the tiller guiding the course of national development. Note: In a boat, the tiller is the handle with which you steer. See also: hand, on, steady, tiller

at a clip

at a time; all at once. US informal 2000 Anthony Bourdain Kitchen Confidential I peeled 75 pounds of shrimp at a clip. See also: clip

slow but (or and) sure

not quick but achieving the required result eventually. proverbSee also: but, slow, sure

go steady

have a regular romantic or sexual relationship with a particular person. informal 1905 Edith Wharton The House of Mirth I thought we were to be married: he'd gone steady with me six months and given me his mother's wedding ring. See also: go, steady

steady as she goes

keep on with the same careful progress. informal In nautical vocabulary, steady is the instruction given to the helmsman to keep the ship on the same course. 1998 Bookseller His boss set him one task: ‘steady as she goes, but more so’. See also: goes, she, steady

at a fast, good, steady, etc. ˈclip

(especially American English) quickly: Land prices will rise at a healthy clip.See also: clip

ready, steady, ˈgo!

(British English) (also (get) ready, (get) set, ˈgo! American English, British English ) what you say to tell people to start a race

go ˈsteady (with somebody)

(old-fashioned, informal) have somebody as a regular boyfriend or girlfriend: Martin and Ingrid have been going steady for nearly a year.See also: go, steady

(as) steady as a ˈrock

extremely steady and calm; that you can rely on: Even though she must have been frightened, her voice was as steady as a rock and she looked him straight in the eyes when she spoke.See also: rock, steady

steady ˈon!

(informal) be more careful about what you do or say; slow down: Steady on, you two, let’s not get angry! ♢ Steady on, you’ll break it!See also: steady

go with

v.1. To proceed in the company of someone or something: I'll go with you to the supermarket if we also stop by the ice cream shop.2. To select or choose something: We decided to go with the pink wallpaper, even though it doesn't match our carpet.3. To be matched or suited to something; belong with something: The big lid goes with the stock pot. These shoes will go nicely with my red dress. This wine goes well with spicy food.4. To be a secondary effect of being something or some way: The risk of injury goes with being a firefighter. I enjoyed being a politician and especially all the privileges that went with it. There are many health problems that go with obesity.5. To combine with something so that a balanced or harmonious result is achieved. Used chiefly in the infinitive: The museum hosted a series of lectures to go with the art exhibit. I made a sauce to go with the meat.6. To be in a romantic relationship with someone: Mary started going with Bill after she broke up with her boyfriend.See also: go

steady

n. a boyfriend or girlfriend. She showed up with Tom, her steady for the past few months.

slow but sure

Plodding but reliable. This proverbial term dates from the early seventeenth century, and the idea is as old as Aesop’s fable about the tortoise and the hare. “This snail’s slow but sure,” wrote John Marston in his 1606 play The Fawn (3:1).See also: but, slow, sure

steady as a rock

Unwavering. This simile, which clearly alludes to a very large immobile rock, dates from the mid-1800s. It is used to describe either physical steadfastness or mental, behavioral stability. The former is meant by J. B. Harwood in Lady Flavia (1865): “The hand that held the candle was steady as a rock.” The latter appears in “You can count on John to run the office; he’s steady as a rock.”See also: rock, steady

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steady as she goes

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go steady (with someone)

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slow and steady wins the race

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go with (someone or something)

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slow and steady wins the race

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go steady

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steady as a rock

a steady hand on the tiller

at a clip

slow but (or and) sure

go steady

steady as she goes

at a fast, good, steady, etc. ˈclip

ready, steady, ˈgo!

go ˈsteady (with somebody)

(as) steady as a ˈrock

steady ˈon!

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adj continuous

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adj stable

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adj regular

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adj dependable

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verb make steady

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verb settle

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phrase go steady

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adj firmly in position

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adj firmly settled or positioned

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adj having no change or variation

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adj indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence

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adj consistently reliable, especially because of resistance to outside pressures

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verb to make stable

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