Steadily vs. Steady — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Steadily and Steady
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Steadily
Firm in position or place; fixed.
Steady
Firm in position or place; fixed.
Steadily
Direct and unfaltering; sure.
Steady
Direct and unfaltering; sure.
Steadily
Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform
A steady increase in value.
A steady breeze.
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Steady
Free or almost free from change, variation, or fluctuation; uniform
A steady increase in value.
A steady breeze.
Steadily
Not easily excited or upset
Steady nerves.
Steady
Not easily excited or upset
Steady nerves.
Steadily
Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast.
Steady
Unwavering, as in purpose; steadfast.
Steadily
Reliable; dependable.
Steady
Reliable; dependable.
Steadily
Temperate; sober.
Steady
Temperate; sober.
Steadily
To make or become steady.
Steady
To make or become steady.
Steadily
Used to direct a helmsman to keep a ship's head in the same direction
Steady as she goes!.
Steady
Used to direct a helmsman to keep a ship's head in the same direction
Steady as she goes!.
Steadily
The person whom one dates regularly, usually exclusively.
Steady
The person whom one dates regularly, usually exclusively.
Steadily
In a steady manner; with a steady progression.
Steady
Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
Hold the ladder steady while I go up.
Steadily
In a steady manner.
Steady
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
Steadily
At a steady rate or pace;
His interest eroded steadily
Steady
Smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions.
A steady ride
Steadily
In a steady manner;
He could still walk steadily
Steady
Regular and even.
The steady course of the Sun;
A steady breeze of wind
Steady
Slow.
Steady
To stabilize; to prevent from shaking.
I took a drink to steady my nerves.
Steady
(intransitive) To become stable.
Steady
A rest or support, as for the hand, a tool, or a piece of work.
Steady
(informal) A regular boyfriend or girlfriend.
Steady
(informal) A prostitute's regular customer.
Steady
To row with pressure at a low stroke-rating, often 18 strokes per minute.
After the sprint pieces, we rowed steady for the rest of practice.
Steady
Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.
Their feet steady, their hands diligent, their eyes watchful, and their hearts resolute.
Steady
Constant in feeling, purpose, or pursuit; not fickle, changeable, or wavering; not easily moved or persuaded to alter a purpose; resolute; as, a man steady in his principles, in his purpose, or in the pursuit of an object.
Steady
Regular; constant; undeviating; uniform; as, the steady course of the sun; a steady breeze of wind.
Steady
To make steady; to hold or keep from shaking, reeling, or falling; to make or keep firm; to support; to make constant, regular, or resolute.
Steady
To become steady; to regain a steady position or state; to move steadily.
Without a breeze, without a tide,She steadies with upright keel.
Steady
A person loved by another person
Steady
Make steady;
Steady yourself
Steady
Support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace;
Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel
Steady
Not subject to change or variation especially in behavior;
A steady beat
A steady job
A steady breeze
A steady increase
A good steady ballplayer
Steady
Persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature;
Maintained a constant temperature
A constant beat
Principles of unvarying validity
A steady breeze
Steady
Not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall;
Stocks are still firm
Steady
Securely in position; not shaky;
Held the ladder steady
Steady
Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable;
Firm convictions
A firm mouth
Steadfast resolve
A man of unbendable perseverence
Unwavering loyalty
Steady
Relating to a person who does something regularly;
A regular customer
A steady drinker
Steady
Not easily excited or upset;
Steady nerves
Steady
In a steady manner;
He could still walk steadily
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