steady
Translation
stable, firm, regular, constant
Examples
You need a steady hand to paint.
You need a steady hand to paint.
The business has a steady income.
The business has a steady income.
He has a steady girlfriend.
He has a steady girlfriend.
Grammar Patterns
steady ((noun)) a stable or regular (noun) You need a steady hand to paint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stable, firm, constant, regular; Antonyms: unsteady, unstable, irregular
Etymology
From Old English 'stedig', from 'stede' meaning 'place, position'. Literally 'in its place'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'stays' in one place without shaking. It's firm and doesn't change unexpectedly.