steady

Pronunciation

• enPR: stĕdʹi, IPA ^(key): /ˈstɛdi/

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Adjective

Positive steady

Comparative steadier

Superlative steadiest

1. Smooth, not bumpy.
2. slow

Verb

Plain form steady

Third-person singular steadies

Past tense steadied

Past participle steadied

Present participle steadying

1. To prevent something from falling, make something stable.
   • Synonyms: stabilize and stabilise

   Steady the ladder so I don't fall please.