steady
Translation
steady, stable, regular, firm
Examples
He has a steady job.
He has a steady job.
Hold the camera steady.
Hold the camera steady.
There was a steady increase in sales.
There was a steady increase in sales.
She has a steady boyfriend.
She has a steady boyfriend.
Grammar Patterns
a steady ((noun)) a stable or regular (noun) He has a steady job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stable, firm, constant, regular; Antonyms: unsteady, unstable, irregular
Etymology
From Middle English 'stedy', from Old English 'stede' (place, position). Meaning 'firm in position'.
Memory Tips
Imagine something in its 'stead' or place, not moving or shaking.