How do you use "steady" in a sentence?

You need a steady hand to pour the liquid carefully. The company has shown steady growth over the past five years. She's been going steady with her boyfriend for two years.

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Q: What does "steady" mean?

Firmly fixed, stable, or regular; not shaking or changing Steady describes something that is stable, firm, and not likely to change or move. It can refer to physical stability (steady hands), consistent progress (steady growth), or reliable character (a steady worker). As a verb, it means to make or become steady. The phrase 'steady on' is British slang meaning 'calm down.'

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Meaning: Firmly fixed, stable, or regular; not shaking or changing

稳定的，平稳的；稳固的

estable, firme; constante

安定した、しっかりした；着実な

안정된, 흔들리지 않는; 꾸준한

Steady describes something that is stable, firm, and not likely to change or move. It can refer to physical stability (steady hands), consistent progress (steady growth), or reliable character (a steady worker). As a verb, it means to make or become steady. The phrase 'steady on' is British slang meaning 'calm down.'

Steady描述稳定、牢固、不太可能改变或移动的事物。它可以指身体上的稳定（稳定的手）、持续的进步（稳定增长）或可靠的性格（稳定的工人）。作为动词，意味着使稳定或变得稳定。'steady on'是英式俚语，意思是'冷静点'。

Steady describe algo que es estable, firme y que no es probable que cambie o se mueva. Puede referirse a la estabilidad física (manos firmes), progreso constante (crecimiento constante) o carácter confiable (un trabajador constante). Como verbo, significa hacer o volverse estable. La frase 'steady on' es argot británico que significa 'cálmate.'

「steady」は、安定していて、しっかりしていて、変化したり動いたりしにくいものを表します。身体的な安定（安定した手）、一貫した進歩（着実な成長）、または信頼できる性格（堅実な労働者）を指すことができます。動詞としては、安定させる、または安定するという意味です。「steady on」はイギリスのスラングで「落ち着いて」という意味です。

Steady는 안정적이고 견고하며 변하거나 움직일 가능성이 적은 것을 묘사합니다. 물리적인 안정(흔들리지 않는 손), 일관된 진전(꾸준한 성장) 또는 신뢰할 수 있는 성격(성실한 직원)을 나타낼 수 있습니다. 동사로는 안정시키다 또는 안정되다라는 뜻입니다. 'Steady on'은 '진정해'라는 뜻의 영국 속어입니다.

Examples

You need a steady hand to pour the liquid carefully.
你需要稳定的手才能小心地倒液体。
Necesitas una mano firme para verter el líquido con cuidado.
液体を慎重に注ぐには、安定した手が必要です。
액체를 조심스럽게 따르려면 손이 흔들리지 않아야 합니다.
The company has shown steady growth over the past five years.
公司在过去五年中稳步增长。
La empresa ha mostrado un crecimiento constante en los últimos cinco años.
会社は過去5年間、着実な成長を示しています。
회사는 지난 5년간 꾸준한 성장을 보여 왔습니다.
She's been going steady with her boyfriend for two years.
她和男朋友稳定交往了两年。
Ella ha estado saliendo formalmente con su novio durante dos años.
彼女は2年間、彼氏と真剣に交際しています。
그녀는 2년째 남자친구와 진지하게 교제하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'stæþþig' meaning 'fixed, firm in its place', from 'stede' (place), from Proto-Germanic 'stadiz'. Related to 'stead' (as in 'instead' and 'homestead') and 'steady'. The phrase 'go steady' dates from the 1900s.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal