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steady BrE / ˈstedi /  NAmE / ˈstedi / Native audio playback is not supported. steady(adjective)BrE / ˈstedi /  NAmE / ˈstedi / developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular waysynonym constanthttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/constant_1five years of steady economic growtha steady decline in numbersWe are making slow but steady progress.The castle receives a steady stream of visitors.not changing and not interruptedsynonym regularhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/regular_1His 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 relationshipfirmly fixed, supported or balanced; 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.sensible; who can be relied onwhat you say to tell people to start a raceextremely steady and calm; that you can rely onExtra ExamplesHold the ladder steady!Inflation seems to be holding steady.Share prices have held steady over the last few days.She opened the letter with hands that were not quite steady.She’s got a steady boyfriend.Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand.The last decade has seen a steady decline in the number of birds nesting here.The new position would provide him with a steady income.They wanted me to get a steady job.We’ve had five years of steady economic growth.Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th cent.

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(adjective) five years of steady economic growtha steady decline in numberswe are making slow but steady progress.the castle receives a steady stream of visitors. 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

Word	steady
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	BrE / ˈstedi / NAmE / ˈstedi /
Example	five years of steady economic growth a steady decline in numbers we are making slow but steady progress. the castle receives a steady stream of visitors.
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Content	steady (adjective)BrE / ˈstedi / NAmE / ˈstedi / developing, growing, etc. gradually and in an even and regular way synonym constant https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/constant_1 five years of steady economic growth a steady decline in numbers We are making slow but steady progress. The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. not changing and not interrupted synonym regular https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/regular_1 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 firmly fixed, supported or balanced; 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. 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 Extra Examples Hold the ladder steady! Inflation seems to be holding steady. Share prices have held steady over the last few days. She opened the letter with hands that were not quite steady. She’s got a steady boyfriend. Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. The last decade has seen a steady decline in the number of birds nesting here. The new position would provide him with a steady income. They wanted me to get a steady job. We’ve had five years of steady economic growth. 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 Years Economic Decline Adjective Bre Growth

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