steady

• Beschreibt etwas, das fest verankert, gleichmäßig oder unverändert ist; auch für eine Person, die zuverlässig und ruhig ist.

Describes something that is firmly fixed, constant, or not changing; also used to describe a person who is reliable and calm.

1. Firm and stableA2formal

   Not moving or changing; firmly fixed in place.

   Stabil und fest

   • Keep the ladder steady while I climb.
   • She held the camera steady to take a clear photo.
   • The table is not steady; one leg is shorter.

   Synonymeconstantfirmfixedsecuresolidstable

   Antonymefalteringshakyunstableunsteadywobbly

2. Regular and consistentB1formal

   Happening or developing in a continuous and regular way.

   Stetig

   • He has a steady job at the factory.
   • There has been a steady increase in sales this year.
   • She maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon.

   Synonymeconsistentconstantcontinuousevenregularstableunchanginguniformunvarying

   Antonymeerraticfluctuatinginconsistentintermittentirregularsporadicunevenunsteadyvariable

3. Reliable and dependableB1formal

   Having a calm and reliable character; not easily upset.

   Zuverlässig und beständig

   • He is a steady friend who always helps.
   • She has a steady hand and is good at surgery.
   • The company needs a steady manager to lead the team.

   Synonymecalmcomposeddependablelevel-headedreliablesensiblesolidstabletrustworthyunflappable

   Antonymefickleinconstantundependableunreliable

• Adverb, das „gleichmäßig“, „stabil“ oder „ohne Bewegung oder Zittern“ bedeutet. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit Beständigkeit, Regelmäßigkeit oder Konsequenz ausgeführt werden; die Form ist identisch mit dem Adjektiv.

An adverb meaning "in a steady manner" or "without moving or shaking." It is used to describe actions performed with stability, regularity, or consistency. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. In a stable mannerB1formal

   In a way that is firm, constant, and not changing.

   Stetig

   • He held the ladder steady while she climbed.
   • The ship sailed steady through the storm.
   • She walked steady despite the slippery floor.

   Synonymeconsistentlyevenlyfirmlyregularlysteadilyuniformly

   Antonymeerraticallyirregularlyunsteadily

2. Regularly or consistentlyB1formal

   In a continuous and regular manner without interruption.

   Stetig

   • The company's profits have grown steady over the years.
   • He worked steady to meet the deadline.
   • The rain fell steady all afternoon.

   Synonymeconsistentlyconstantlycontinuouslyevenlyregularlysteadilyuniformlyuninterruptedly

   Antonymeinconsistentlyintermittentlyirregularlysporadicallyunsteadily

• Substantiv, das einen regelmäßigen, stabilen oder beständigen Zustand oder eine feste Position bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Beziehungen oder Tagesabläufen verwendet.

A noun referring to a regular, stable, or constant state or position, often used in contexts like relationships or routines.

1. Regular romantic partnerB1informal

   A person with whom one has a regular, exclusive romantic relationship.

   Fester Partner

   • She introduced her steady to the family at dinner.
   • He's been my steady for over two years now.
   • Are you bringing your steady to the party?

   Synonymebeauboyfrienddategirlfriendloverpartnersignificant othersweetheart

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas stabil, fest oder im Gleichgewicht zu machen, oder den Prozess, stabil zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something stable, firm, or balanced, or to become stable.

1. Make stable or calmB1formal

   To make something or someone stable, firm, or calm.

   Stabilisieren

   • She steadied herself against the wall after feeling dizzy.
   • He steadied the ladder while his colleague climbed up.
   • The pilot steadied the plane during the turbulence.

   Synonymebalancecalmcomposequellsecuresettlesoothe

   Antonymeagitatedestabilizedisturbshakeunsettleupset

2. Maintain a consistent levelB2formal

   To keep something at a constant level or rate.

   Stabilisieren

   • The government is trying to steady the economy after the crisis.
   • She steadied her breathing before the performance.
   • The company steadied its production output over the quarter.

   Synonymemaintainregulate

   Antonymefluctuatevarywaver

Phrasal-Variantensteady down