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steadier

steadier is the comparative form of steady.

Meaning of steady

Adjective

steady (comparative steadier, superlative steadiest)

  1. Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
    • Hold the ladder steady while I go up.
  2. 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
    Synonyms:
    dogged
  3. Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions.
    • a steady ride
    Synonyms:
    fluid
  4. Phlegmatic, calm; not easily upset, excited, or disturbed.
    • a steady tone of voice
    Synonyms:
    even-tempered
  5. Regular and even.
    • the steady course of the Sun; a steady breeze of wind
    Synonyms:
    constant
  6. Slow.
    Synonyms:
    glacial

See all 16 meanings of steady

Noun

steadier (plural steadiers)

  1. That which steadies something.

Forms of steadier

pluralsteadiers

Questions about steadier

What does steadier mean?
Steadier means that which steadies something.
What is steadier the comparative form of?
Steadier is the comparative form of steady.
What part of speech is steadier?
Steadier is a noun.
What is the plural of steadier?
The plural of steadier is steadiers.

Words near steadier in the dictionary

  1. Steadhams
  2. Steadicam
  3. Steadicams
  4. steadied
  5. steadied the ship
  6. steadier
  7. steadiers
  8. steadies
  9. steadies the ship
  10. steadiest
  11. steadily

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