[ˈstɛdi], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
(e.g: the lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady)

- regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity
(e.g: a steady decline in the national birth rate)


Phrases:
- go steady
- steady on!

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th century

[ˈstɛdi], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make or become steady
(e.g: I took a deep breath to steady my nerves)


Phrases:
- go steady
- steady on!

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th century

[ˈstɛdi], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used as a warning to someone to keep calm or take care
(e.g: Steady now! We don't want you hurting yourself)


Phrases:
- go steady
- steady on!

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th century

[ˈstɛdi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person's regular boyfriend or girlfriend
(e.g: his steady chucked him two weeks ago)

- a strut for stabilizing a caravan or other vehicle when stationary


Phrases:
- go steady
- steady on!

Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘unwavering, without deviation’): from stead + -y. The verb dates from the mid 16th century