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Revision as of 14:47, 29 April 2018
Origin
Middle English stedy, from stede
- 14th Century
- Stead- Standing still, as opposed to movement; stoppage, delay.
Definitions
- 1a : direct or sure in movement : unfaltering <a steady hand>
- b : firm in position : fixed <held the pole steady>
- c : keeping nearly upright in a seaway <a steady ship>
- 2: showing little variation or fluctuation : stable, uniform <a steady breeze> <steady prices>
- 3a : not easily disturbed or upset <steady nerves>
- b (1) : constant in feeling, principle, purpose, or attachment <steady friends> (2) : dependable
- c : not given to dissipation : sober