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steady /ˈstedi/ /ˈstedi/ Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/s/ste/stead/steady__us_1.mp3 steady(adjective)/ˈstedi/ /ˈstedi/developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular waySYNONYM constanthttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/constant_2We'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.not changing and not interruptedSYNONYM regularhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/regular_2His breathing was steady.a steady job/incomeShe 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 relationshipExtra ExamplesThey 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 downOPPOSITE unsteadyhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unsteadyHe 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 ExamplesHold the ladder steady!She opened the letter with hands that were not quite steady.sensible; who can be relied onwhat you say to tell people to start a raceextremely steady and calm; that you can rely onWord OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th cent.

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(adjective) 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. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=steady This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word3	steady
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	/ˈstedi/ /ˈstedi/
Example	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.
Sound	Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/s/ste/stead/steady__us_1.mp3
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=steady
Content	steady (adjective)/ˈstedi/ /ˈstedi/ developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way SYNONYM constant https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/constant_2 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. not changing and not interrupted SYNONYM regular https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/regular_2 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 Examples 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 OPPOSITE unsteady https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unsteady 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. sensible; who can be relied on what you say to tell people to start a race extremely steady and calm; that you can rely on Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th cent.
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Steady ˈstedi Adjective Years Economic Growth Decade Decline

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