| query | If an object is s_____, it is firm and does not shake or move about.If an object is steady, it is firm and does not shake or move about. Get as close to the subject as you can and hold the camera steady. It takes a very steady hand and plenty of practice to paint a perfect line. |
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| word | steadily |
| full-definition | adjective A steady situation continues or develops gradually without any interruptions and is not likely to change quickly. Despite the steady progress of building work, the campaign against it is still going strong. The improvement in standards has been steady and persistent. Despite the steady rain, the mood was friendly and festive. A student doesn't have a steady income. Relax as much as possible and keep breathing steadily. The company has steadily been losing market share. If an object is steady, it is firm and does not shake or move about. Get as close to the subject as you can and hold the camera steady. It takes a very steady hand and plenty of practice to paint a perfect line. If you look at someone or speak to them in a steady way, you look or speak in a calm, controlled way. 'Well, go on,' said Camilla, her voice fairly steady. Gail was silent for a moment, regarding Harry with his steady gaze. He moved back a little and stared steadily at Elaine. If you describe a person as steady, you mean that they are sensible and reliable . He was firm and steady unlike other men she knew. ...a politician who's steady almost to the point of being boring. verb If you steady something or if it steadies, it stops shaking or moving about. Two men were on the bridge-deck, steadying a ladder. Lovelock eased back the throttles and the ship steadied. If you steady yourself, you control your voice or expression, so that people will think that you are calm and not nervous . Her face turned away, and he saw she was trying to steady herself. She breathed in to steady her voice. exclamation You say ' steady on ' to someone to tell them to calm down or to be careful about what they are saying . 'What if there's another murder?'—'Steady on!' 'One can't live with a man like that!'—'Steady on,' said Chris. |
| inflections | steadiersteadieststeadiessteadyingsteadiedsteadilysteadily |
| cefr-level | B2 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:b2
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