steady

1. Not subject to change or variation especially in behavior (synset 302309241)
   "a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer"
   also:

   • unagitated - not agitated or disturbed emotionally
   • even - being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with)
   • stable - resistant to change of position or condition
   similar to:

   • dependable, rock-steady, steady-going - consistent in performance or behavior
   • even, regular - occurring at fixed intervals
   • firm - (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling
   • level, unwavering - not showing abrupt variations
   • steadied - made steady or constant
   • sure - certain not to fail
   • footsure, sure-footed, surefooted - not liable to stumble or fall
2. Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall (synset 302299068)
   "stocks are still firm"
   similar to: stable - resistant to change of position or condition
   same as: firm, unfluctuating
3. Securely in position;
   Not shaky (synset 302102822)
   "held the ladder steady"
   similar to: secure - not likely to fail or give way
4. Marked by firm determination or resolution;
   Not shakable (synset 301997735)
   "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
   similar to: resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
   same as: firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering
5. Relating to a person who does something regularly (synset 301070692)
   "a regular customer"; "a steady drinker"
   similar to: frequent - coming at short intervals or habitually
   same as: regular
6. Not easily excited or upset (synset 300922559)
   "steady nerves"
   similar to: unexcitable - not easily excited

1. A person loved by another person (synset 110702400)
   is a type of: lover - a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
   subtypes:

   • dulcinea, ladylove - a woman who is a man's sweetheart
   • sugar daddy - a wealthy older man who gives a young person expensive gifts in return for friendship or intimacy
   • valentine - a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
   same as: sweetheart, sweetie, truelove

1. In a steady manner (synset 400175977)
   "he could still walk steadily"
   same as: steadily

1. Make steady (synset 200417496)
   "steady yourself"
   is a type of: stabilise, stabilize - become stable or more stable
   same as: becalm, calm
2. Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace (synset 201222557)
   "brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel"
   is a type of: beef up, fortify, strengthen - make strong or stronger
   subtypes:

   • ballast - make steady with a ballast
   • guy - steady or support with a guy wire or cable
   same as: brace, stabilise, stabilize

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