steady

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Synonyms: stead, steamy, steads, steacy, steddy

Antonyms: stead, steamy, steads, steacy, steddy

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Adjective

1. Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; [[fixed]]; [[firm]].
2. Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; [[resolute]].
3. [[smooth|Smooth]] and not [[bumpy]] or with obstructions.
4. [[phlegmatic|Phlegmatic]], [[calm]]; not [[easily]] [[upset]], [[excited]], or [[disturbed]].
5. [[regular|Regular]] and [[even]].
6. [[slow|Slow]].
7. {{lb|en|informal|dated}} With whom one is [[go steady|going steady]].
8. {{lb|en|Singapore|Singlish|predicative}} {{cap|confident}} and [[cool-headed]] under pressure; [[competent]]; [[reliable]], [[adept]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|sometimes|figurative}} To [[stabilize]]; to prevent from shaking.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To become stable.

Particle

1. {{lb|en|AAVE}} {{n-g|Aspect marker indicating consistency or intensity.}}

Noun

1. A [[rest]] or [[support]], as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.
2. {{lb|en|informal}} A [[regular]] [[boyfriend]] or [[girlfriend]]; somebody to [[go steady]] with.
3. {{lb|en|informal}} A [[prostitute]]'s [[regular]] [[customer]].

Adverb

1. {{lb|en|rowing|informal}} To [[row]] with [[pressure]] at a low stroke-rating, often 18 strokes per minute.

Interjection

1. {{lb|en|Singlish}} {{cap|alright}}!, [[way to go]]!, [[nice]]!

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