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steadier |
Overview of adj steady The adj steady has 7 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (11) 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") 2. (4) changeless, constant, invariant, steady, unvarying -- (persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze") 3. firm, steady, unfluctuating -- (not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm") 4. steady -- (securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady") 5. firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering -- (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty") 6. regular, steady -- (relating to a person who does something regularly; "a regular customer"; "a steady drinker") 7. steady -- (not easily excited or upset; "steady nerves") Antonyms of adj steady 7 senses of steady Sense 1 steady (vs. unsteady) unsteady (vs. steady) => convulsive, spasmodic, spastic => faltering => flickering, aflicker(prenominal) => fluctuating => fluttering, palpitant, palpitating => lurching, stumbling, staggering, weaving => palsied => quaking, quivering, shaking, shaky, shivering, trembling => quavering, tremulous => quaking, quivering, shaking, shaky, shivering, trembling => shuddering => tottering, tottery => wobbling Sense 2 changeless, constant, invariant, steady, unvarying INDIRECT (VIA invariable) -> variable Sense 3 firm, steady, unfluctuating INDIRECT (VIA stable) -> unstable Sense 4 steady INDIRECT (VIA secure) -> insecure Sense 5 firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering INDIRECT (VIA resolute) -> irresolute Sense 6 regular, steady INDIRECT (VIA frequent) -> infrequent Sense 7 steady INDIRECT (VIA unexcitable) -> excitable Similarity of adj steady 7 senses of steady Sense 1 steady (vs. unsteady) => dependable, rock-steady, steady-going => even regular => fastened, fixed => firm => surefooted, footsure => level, unwavering => steadied => sure Also See-> even#3; stable#1; unagitated#2, undisturbed#2 Sense 2 changeless, constant, invariant, steady, unvarying => invariable (vs. variable) Sense 3 firm, steady, unfluctuating => stable (vs. unstable) Sense 4 steady => secure (vs. insecure) Sense 5 firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering => resolute (vs. irresolute) Sense 6 regular, steady => frequent (vs. infrequent) Sense 7 steady => unexcitable (vs. excitable) Attributes of adj steady Familiarity of adj steady steady used as an adjective is common (polysemy count = 7) Grep of adj steady rock-steady steady steady-going steadying unsteady Overview of adj steady The adj steady has 7 senses (first 2 from tagged texts) 1. (11) 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") 2. (4) changeless, constant, invariant, steady, unvarying -- (persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; "maintained a constant temperature"; "a constant beat"; "principles of unvarying validity"; "a steady breeze") 3. firm, steady, unfluctuating -- (not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm") 4. steady -- (securely in position; not shaky; "held the ladder steady") 5. firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering -- (marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty") 6. regular, steady -- (relating to a person who does something regularly; "a regular customer"; "a steady drinker") 7. steady -- (not easily excited or upset; "steady nerves")
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