steady

/ˈstɛdi/

noun

  1. 1

    A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.

  2. 2

    A regular boyfriend or girlfriend.

  3. 3

    A prostitute's regular customer.

verb

  1. 1

    To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.

adjective

  1. 1

    Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

    Hold the ladder steady while I go up.
  2. 2

    Constant 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
  3. 3

    Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions.

    a steady ride
  4. 4

    Regular and even.

    the steady course of the Sun;  a steady breeze of wind
  5. 5

    Slow.

Antonyms

adverb

  1. 1

    To 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.

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