steadier
ˈstɛdiər
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Definition of steadier - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotional balancemore emotionally balanced or calm
  • He is steadier now after the therapy sessions.
calmer
2.
reliabilitymore consistent or reliable in performance
  • Her work has become steadier over the years.
dependable reliable

Noun

1.
reliabilityperson who remains calm and reliable
  • In a crisis, she is the steadier of the group.
dependable
2.
supportTECH.device or person providing stability or supportTECH.
  • The tripod acted as a steadier for the camera.
stabilizer supporter
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Origin of steadier

English, steady (firm) + -er (comparative)

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bracedadj.
extra support
made stronger or steadier with extra supports

Examples of steadier in a sentence

  • His mood became steadier with time.
  • His performance is steadier than last year.
  • The company's growth has been steadier recently.
  • As the steadier, he always kept his cool.
  • The team relied on their steadier during tough times.
  • The walker served as a steadier for the elderly.

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  1. French:plus stable, pilier, ...
  2. German:stabiler, zuverlässige Person, ...
  3. Italian:più stabile, persona stabile, ...
  4. Spanish:más estable, persona confiable, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais estável, pessoa confiável, ...
  6. Chinese:更加稳定的, 可靠的人, ...
  7. Japanese:より安定した, 頼りになる人, ...
  8. Arabic:أَكْثَر اسْتِقْرارًا, الشَّخْص الثَّابِت, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאוּזָן יוֹתֵר, הַיָּצִיב שֶׁבַּחֲבוּרָה, ...
  10. Russian:более уравновешенный, надежный человек, ...
  11. Ukrainian:врівноважений, надійна людина, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक संतुलित, विश्वसनीय व्यक्ति, ...
steady
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Definition of steady - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
hand griptr.hold something so it stops shaking or moving aroundtr.
  • She steadied the ladder while he climbed.
2.
help balancetr.support someone so they do not falltr.
  • He steadied his father on the icy steps.
3.
nervestr.make feelings or actions more calm and controlledtr.
  • She breathed slowly to steady her nerves.
4.
weatherintr.Rarebecome settled after shaking, swaying, or changingintr.Rare
  • After midnight, the wind steadied.

Adjective

1.
stabilityfirm and not moving or shaking
  • The ladder was steady on the ground.
firm stable unwavering
2.
consistencyregular and even in occurrence
  • He has a steady job with regular hours.
constant continual uniform
3.
characterreliable and sensible person
  • He is a steady friend you can count on.
dependable reliable
4.
emotionemotionally calm and not easily disturbed or changed
  • She remained steady even during the crisis.
composed even-tempered placid

Adverb

mannerin an even unchanging way over time
  • He worked steady throughout the night.
consistently steadily

Noun

1.
romantic partnerDatedUSregular boyfriend or girlfriendDatedUS
  • She introduced Tom as her steady at the party..
companion partner significant other
2.
supportsupport for stability or balance
  • He used a steady for his camera.
brace prop support
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Expressions with steady

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calm down or become less agitated
She took a deep breath to steady down.
date only one person in a stable relationship
They decided to go steady after a few months.
used to express surprise or disbelief
Steady on! I can't believe you did that.
extremely reliable and dependable
He is steady as a rock when it comes to meeting deadlines.
very stable and dependable, not likely to change
Her support was steady as the Rock of Gibraltar.
restore calm and stability in a situation
The new manager was hired to steady the ship after the crisis.

Origin of steady

Old English, stede (place)

Examples of steady in a sentence

  • He steadied the wobbly tray as the waiter turned the corner.
  • She steadied the ladder while he climbed to the roof.
  • I reached out to steady her as the train lurched forward.
  • He paused to steady his hands before signing the contract.
  • The coach spoke quietly to steady the team after the early goal.
  • By dawn, the seas had steadied enough for the ferry to depart.

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  1. French:stabiliser, stable, ...
  2. German:festhalten, stabil, ...
  3. Italian:stabilizzare, stabile, ...
  4. Spanish:afianzar, firme, ...
  5. Portuguese:segurar, firme, ...
  6. Chinese:扶稳, 稳固的, ...
  7. Japanese:安定させる, 安定した, ...
  8. Arabic:ثَبَّتَ, ثَابِت, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְיַצֵּב, יָצִיב, ...
  10. Russian:придерживать, устойчивый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:притримувати, стійкий, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थिर करना, मजबूत, ...
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