steadily
Translation
gradually, constantly, firmly
Examples
The company has grown steadily.
The company has grown steadily.
He looked at me steadily.
He looked at me steadily.
Grammar Patterns
[verb] steadily to do sth. in a steady way The company has grown steadily.
Similar Words
Synonyms: constantly, regularly, gradually; Antonyms: erratically, unsteadily
Etymology
From the adjective 'steady' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Steady' comes from Old English 'stedig', meaning 'firm'.
Memory Tips
It describes an action done in a 'steady' way: smooth, regular, and without sudden changes.