steady

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

ruОписывает что-то прочно закреплённое, постоянное или неизменное; также используется для описания человека, который надёжен и спокоен.esDescribe algo firmemente fijado, constante o invariable; también se usa para una persona confiable y serena.frDécrit quelque chose de solidement fixé, constant ou inchangé; s'emploie aussi pour une personne fiable et calme.deBeschreibt etwas, das fest verankert, gleichmäßig oder unverändert ist; auch für eine Person, die zuverlässig und ruhig ist.ptDescreve algo firmemente fixado, constante ou que não muda; também é usado para descrever uma pessoa confiável e calma.zh形容某物牢固、稳定、持续不变；也形容人可靠、沉着。arيصف شيئًا مثبَّتًا بإحكام أو ثابتًا لا يتغيّر أو مستمرًّا بانتظام؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف شخص موثوق هادئ لا تضطرب أعصابه.

1. Firm and stable A2 formal

   Not moving or changing; firmly fixed in place.

   • 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.

   ruУстойчивыйesFirme y establefrferme et stabledeStabil und festptFirme e estávelzh稳定的arثابت ومستقر

   Sinônimos: constantfirmfixedsecuresolidstable

   Antônimos: falteringshakyunstableunsteadywobbly

2. Regular and consistent B1 formal

   Happening or developing in a continuous and regular way.

   • 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.

   ruСтабильныйesConstante y regularfrrégulier et constantdeStetigptConstantezh稳定的arمنتظم ومستمر

   Sinônimos: consistentconstantcontinuousevenregularstableunchanginguniformunvarying

   Antônimos: erraticfluctuatinginconsistentintermittentirregularsporadicunevenunsteadyvariable

3. Reliable and dependable B1 formal

   Having a calm and reliable character; not easily upset.

   • 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.

   ruНадёжныйesfiable, serenofrfiable et posédeZuverlässig und beständigptConfiávelzh稳重arموثوق

   Sinônimos: calmcomposeddependablelevel-headedreliablesensiblesolidstabletrustworthyunflappable

   Antônimos: fickleinconstantundependableunreliable

• steadier comparative form
• steadiest superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, означающее «устойчиво» или «без движения или дрожания». Используется для описания действий, выполняемых со стабильностью, регулярностью или последовательностью. Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не имеет окончания -ly.esAdverbio que significa «de manera estable» o «sin movimiento ni temblor». Se usa para describir acciones realizadas con firmeza, regularidad o constancia. En español puede expresarse con adverbios en -mente o con construcciones equivalentes.frAdverbe signifiant « de manière stable » ou « sans mouvement ni tremblement ». Il est utilisé pour décrire des actions effectuées avec stabilité, régularité ou constance. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et ne prend pas de terminaison -ment.deAdverb, 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.ptAdvérbio que significa "de forma firme e constante" ou "sem movimento ou tremor". Usado para descrever ações realizadas com estabilidade, regularidade ou continuidade.zh副词，表示“稳定地”“平稳地”，即没有晃动或颤抖；也指以稳定、规律或持续的方式进行的动作。形式上与形容词相同，英语中不加 -ly。arظرف يعني «بثبات» أو «دون حركة أو اهتزاز». يُستخدم لوصف الأفعال التي تُؤدَّى باستقرار أو انتظام أو تواصل. وفي الإنجليزية تكون صيغته مطابقة للصفة دون لاحقة -ly.

1. In a stable manner B1 formal

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

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

   ruУстойчивоesde manera establefrDe manière stabledeStetigptFirmementezh稳定地arبثبات

   Sinônimos: consistentlyevenlyfirmlyregularlysteadilyuniformly

   Antônimos: erraticallyirregularlyunsteadily

2. Regularly or consistently B1 formal

   In a continuous and regular manner without interruption.

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

   ruПостоянноesRegularmente o de manera constantefrrégulièrementdeStetigptConstantementezh稳定地arبانتظام

   Sinônimos: consistentlyconstantlycontinuouslyevenlyregularlysteadilyuniformlyuninterruptedly

   Antônimos: inconsistentlyintermittentlyirregularlysporadicallyunsteadily

• steadier comparative form
• steadiest superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее регулярное, стабильное или постоянное состояние или положение, часто используемое в контексте отношений или распорядка.esSustantivo que designa una relación amorosa estable y exclusiva, o bien un estado regular, constante o firme, como una pareja fija o una situación que no varía.frNom désignant un état ou une situation régulière, stable ou constante, souvent utilisé dans le contexte des relations ou des routines.deSubstantiv, das einen regelmäßigen, stabilen oder beständigen Zustand oder eine feste Position bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Beziehungen oder Tagesabläufen verwendet.ptSubstantivo que designa um estado ou situação regular, estável ou constante, frequentemente usado no contexto de relacionamentos ou rotina.zh名词，表示稳定、持续或恒定的状态或位置，常用于关系或日常作息等语境。arاسم يشير إلى الحالة المستقرة أو الثابتة أو المنتظمة، ويُستخدم غالبًا في سياق العلاقات أو الروتين.

1. Regular romantic partner B1 informal

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

   • 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?

   ruПостоянный партнёрesPareja establefrpartenaire régulierdeFester PartnerptParceiro fixozh固定伴侣arشريك ثابت

   Sinônimos: beauboyfrienddategirlfriendloverpartnersignificant othersweetheart

• steadies plural form
• steadies' possessive plural form
• steady's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приданию чему-либо устойчивости, прочности или равновесия, или для обозначения процесса становления устойчивым.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer que algo sea estable, firme o equilibrado, o para referirse al proceso de volverse estable.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose stable, ferme ou équilibré, ou pour désigner le processus par lequel quelque chose devient stable.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas stabil, fest oder im Gleichgewicht zu machen, oder den Prozess, stabil zu werden.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de tornar algo estável, firme ou equilibrado, ou o processo de se tornar estável.zh动词，指使某物变得稳定、牢固或平衡，也指使某人或某物平静下来、不再摇晃或波动。arفعل يدل على جعل الشيء ثابتًا أو متوازنًا أو راسخًا، أو على صيرورته مستقرًا وثابتًا.

1. Make stable or calm B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСтабилизироватьesEstabilizar o calmarfrstabiliser, calmerdeStabilisierenptEstabilizarzh使稳定arتثبيت

   Sinônimos: balancecalmcomposequellsecuresettlesoothe

   Antônimos: agitatedestabilizedisturbshakeunsettleupset

2. Maintain a consistent level B2 formal

   To keep something at a constant level or rate.

   • 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.

   ruСтабилизироватьesmantener establefrmaintenir à un niveau constantdeStabilisierenptEstabilizarzh稳定arتثبيت المستوى

   Sinônimos: maintainregulate

   Antônimos: fluctuatevarywaver

• steadied past participle
• steadied past simple
• steadying present participle
• steadies third person singular

Variantes phrasal: steady down