steady
adjective /ˈstedi/
/ˈstedi/
(comparative steadier, superlative steadiest)
Idioms - developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way synonym constant
- We've had five years of steady economic growth.
- The last decade has seen a steady decline in the number of birds nesting here.
- There has been a gradual but steady increase in prices.
- We are making slow but steady progress.
- The castle receives a steady stream of visitors.
- There seemed to be a steady flow of customers all day.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- become
- …
- remarkably
- very
- fairly
- …
- not changing and not interrupted synonym regular
- His breathing was steady.
- a steady job/income
- She drove at a steady 50 mph.
- They set off at a steady pace.
- a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time)
- to have a steady relationship
Extra ExamplesTopics Jobsb2- They wanted me to get a steady job.
- The new position would provide him with a steady income.
- She's got a steady boyfriend.
- Profits before tax remained steady at £91m.
- fixed in a place or position, supported or balanced; controlled and not shaking or likely to fall down
- He held the boat steady as she got in.
- I met his steady gaze.
- Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand.
- She’s not very steady on her feet these days.
Extra Examples- Hold the ladder steady!
- She opened the letter with hands that were not quite steady.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- (of a person) sensible; who can be relied on
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th cent.
Idioms
ready, steady, go! (British English)
(also (get) ready, (get) set, go North American English, British English)
- what you say to tell people to start a race
(as) steady as a rock
- extremely steady and calm; that you can rely onMore Like This Similes in idiomsSimiles in idioms
- (as) bald as a coot
- (as) blind as a bat
- (as) bright as a button
- (as) bold as brass
- as busy as a bee
- as clean as a whistle
- (as) dead as a/the dodo
- (as) deaf as a post
- (as) dull as ditchwater
- (as) fit as a fiddle
- as flat as a pancake
- (as) good as gold
- (as) mad as a hatter/a March hare
- (as) miserable/ugly as sin
- as old as the hills
- (as) pleased/proud as Punch
- as pretty as a picture
- (as) regular as clockwork
- (as) quick as a flash
- (as) safe as houses
- (as) sound as a bell
- (as) steady as a rock
- (as) thick as two short planks
- (as) tough as old boots