steady steady /ˈstɛdi/

adjective

1. () Not subject to change or variation especially in behavior  ( steady )
   not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
    A steady beat
   a steady beat
    A steady job
   a steady job
    A steady breeze
   a steady breeze
    A steady increase
   a steady increase
    A good steady ballplayer
   a good steady ballplayer
   
2. Not easily excited or upset  ( steady )
   not easily excited or upset
    Steady nerves
   steady nerves
   
3. Relating to a person who does something regularly  ( steady , regular )
   relating to a person who does something regularly
    A regular customer
   a regular customer
    A steady drinker
   a steady drinker
   
4. Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable  ( steadfast , steady , stiff , firm , unbendable , unfaltering , unshakable , unwavering , unshakeable )
   marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
    Firm convictions
   firm convictions
    A firm mouth
   a firm mouth
    Steadfast resolve
   steadfast resolve
    A man of unbendable perseverence
   a man of unbendable perseverence
    Unwavering loyalty
   unwavering loyalty
   
5. Securely in position; not shaky  ( steady )
   securely in position; not shaky
    Held the ladder steady
   held the ladder steady
   
6. Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall  ( steady , unfluctuating , firm )
   not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
    Stocks are still firm
   stocks are still firm
   

adverb

1. In a steady manner  ( steadily , steady )
   in a steady manner
    He could still walk steadily
   he could still walk steadily
   

noun

1. [Informal] A person loved by another person  ( steady [Informal] , sweetie [Informal] , truelove , sweetheart )
   a person loved by another person
     The loving couple affectionately referred to each other as "sweetheart."
   The loving couple affectionately referred to each other as "sweetheart."
   

verb

1. () Make steady  ( becalm , calm , steady )
   make steady
    Steady yourself
   steady yourself
   
2. () Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace  ( stabilise [British] , stabilize , steady , brace )
   support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
    Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
   brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel