Steady
Meanings and phrases
adj.
- not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
- marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; firm; steadfast; stiff; unbendable; unfaltering; unshakable; unwavering
- not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; firm; unfluctuating
- relating to a person who does something regularly; regular
- securely in position; not shaky
- not easily excited or upset
adv.
- in a steady manner; steadily
n.
- a person loved by another person; sweetheart; sweetie; truelove
v.
- make steady; calm; becalm
- support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; brace; stabilize; stabilise
v.
- date regularly; have a steady relationship with; go out; date; see
v.
- become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; settle; root; take root; settle down
n.
- (cosmology) the theory that the universe maintains a constant average density with matter created to fill the void left by galaxies that are receding from each other; continuous creation theory
E.g.
- Often, a steady state is approached asymptotically.
- For an entire system to be at steady state, i.e.
- What is average waiting time in queue in the steady state?
E.g.
- For centuries, there has been a steady decline in the number of native Irish speakers in Ireland.
- By the 1970s and 1980s, a combination of forces resulted in unionism's steady decline ever since.
- The percentage of Christians in the town has been in a steady decline since the mid-twentieth century.
E.g.
- She has since gotten a steady stream of projects for years.
- "U-575" performed a steady stream of sinkings on her fifth sortie.
- Churches provided a steady stream of income, with little cost and effort.
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- This reflected a decade of steady growth for the party.
- There was a steady growth of tea planting.
- Under municipal ownership, the streetcar operation saw steady growth.
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- Portarlington rugby juveniles are making steady progress.
- The Germans made slow but steady progress through the city.
- With Johnson steering the team, the Reds made steady progress.
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- This has promoted a steady increase of GDP and the annual growth rate.
- Due to rapid increase in population, there has been a steady increase in crime.
- The Madras Day festival has registered a steady increase in popularity year after year.
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- A flow that is not a function of time is called steady flow.
- A continued presence in a hypoxic environment of more than 24 hours leads to a steady flow of ventilation.
- Chou Anime was officially closed on Saturday, September 22, 2012 due to not seeing a steady flow of customers.
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- "Grand Masti" remained steady on weekdays.
- That figure remained steady through 2000.
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- For the first time, grains provided people with a steady supply of food.
- These surviving embryos continue to feed on a steady supply of unfertilised eggs.
- The queen's primary role is to reproduce and ensure the colony has a steady supply of new workers.
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- With Johnson steering the team, the Reds made steady progress.
- The gelding made steady progress before emerging as a top-class horse in autumn.
- Carbide.c++ has made steady progress in addressing issues brought up by the developer community.
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- The 2000s saw a steady pace of growth and budget surpluses, but shaky inflation.
- Remaining calm: Maintains a calm tone of voice and steady pace that is appropriate to the client's feelings and behaviour.
- Swinburn sent Musical Bliss into the lead from the start and set a steady pace before quickening inside the last quarter of a mile.
E.g.
- Also, DJs who make a steady income from a venue, are also considered resident DJs.
- Requiring a steady income, Johnson was given a modestly successful gambling operation.
- When this worked, capital would rise and there would be a steady income for encyclopedias.