firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium

a steady ladder.

even or regular in movement

the steady swing of the pendulum.

free from change, variation, or interruption; uniform; continuous

a steady diet of meat and potatoes; a steady wind.

constant, regular, or habitual

a steady job.

free from excitement or agitation; calm

steady nerves.

firm; unfaltering

a steady gaze; a steady hand.

steadfast or unwavering; resolute

a steady purpose.

settled, staid, or sober, as a person, habits, etc.

Nautical . (of a vessel) keeping nearly upright, as in a heavy sea.

(used to urge someone to calm down or be under control.)

Nautical . (a helm order to keep a vessel steady on its present heading.)

Informal . a person of the opposite sex whom one dates exclusively; sweetheart; boyfriend or girlfriend.

Informal . a steady visitor, customer, or the like; habitué.

to make or keep steady, as in position, movement, action, character, etc.

His calm confidence steadied the nervous passengers.

to become steady.

in a firm or steady manner

Hold the ladder steady.

Informal . steadily, regularly, or continuously

Is she working steady now?

go steady

Informal . to date one person exclusively

Her father didn't approve of her going steady at such an early age.

noun

fastness , firmness , hardness , security , soundness , stableness , strength , sturdiness , sureness