steady
/ˈstɪdi/ adjective B1- Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm. · Hold the ladder steady while I go up.
- 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
- Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions. · a steady ride
- Phlegmatic, calm; not easily upset, excited, or disturbed. · a steady tone of voice
- Regular and even. · the steady course of the Sun; a steady breeze of wind
- Slow.
- With whom one is going steady.
- Confident and cool-headed under pressure; competent; reliable, adept.
Comparative steadier · Superlative steadiest
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Let us go on,” and Kaa seemed to pour himself along the ground, finding the shortest road with his steady eyes, and keeping to it.
As Rikki-tikki went up the path, he heard his “attention” notes like a tiny dinner gong, and then the steady “Ding-dong-tock!
The Tortoise never for a moment stopped, but went on with a slow but steady pace straight to the end of the course.
When the Cowardly Lion stepped upon the raft it tipped badly, for he was big and heavy; but the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman stood upon the other end to steady it, and they had long poles in their hands to push the raft through the water.
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