steady — firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstedi/
Example Sentences
- His coffee addiction provided a steady source of energy and empty wallet syndrome.
- She maintained a steady pace during the marathon.
- My grandmother's hands were so steady, she could thread a needle during an earthquake.
steady
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstedi/]
firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
Though the rope is unsteady, he walks steady and ready.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Steady derives from Middle English 'stede', meaning 'place' or 'position'. The word evolved to describe something fixed in its place, and the adjectival suffix -y was added to form the adjective meaning 'firmly fixed' or 'not moving'.
Breakdown
stede (place, position) + -y (adjective suffix), forming an adjective meaning 'fixed in place' or 'stable'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His coffee addiction provided a steady source of energy and empty wallet syndrome.”
“She maintained a steady pace during the marathon.”
“My grandmother's hands were so steady, she could thread a needle during an earthquake.”
“The company showed steady growth over the past five years.”
“He tried to steady the wobbling table with a napkin, creating modern art instead.”
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