nounπShareA rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work."The carpenter used a steady to hold the wood while he hammered the nail. "partitemtechnicalmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA regular boyfriend or girlfriend."My steady is studying with me for the upcoming history test. "personfamilysexessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prostitute's regular customer."She had a steady who often bought her lunch on Tuesdays. "sexpersonsocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stabilize something; to prevent from shaking."The strong winds were shaking the tree, but the workers steadily held the branches to prevent it from falling. "physicsactiontechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFirm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm."Hold the ladder steady while I go up."conditionqualitypositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareConstant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute."a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object"characterattitudeabilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSmooth and not bumpy or with obstructions."a steady ride"qualityconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRegular and even."the steady course of the Sun;β a steady breeze of wind"qualityconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSlow."The rain fell at a steady pace, slowly but surely. "timeprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareTo row with pressure at a low stroke-rating, often 18 strokes per minute."After the sprint pieces, we rowed steady for the rest of practice."sportnauticalsailingactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
