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.

adjective

unfixed , unstable , unsteady , weak , wobbly , broken , discontinuous , intermittent , imbalanced , unfaithful , untrustworthy , inconstant , infrequent , occasional

adjective

abiding , brick-wall , certain , changeless , constant , durable , enduring , equable , even , firm , immovable , never-failing , patterned , regular , reliable , safe , set , set in stone , solid , solid as a rock , stabile , steadfast , steady-going , substantial , sure , unchangeable , unchanging , unfaltering , unfluctuating , uniform , unqualified , unquestioning , unshaken , unvarying , unwavering , ceaseless , confirmed , consistent , continuous , eternal , faithful , habitual , incessant , never-ending , nonstop , persistent , rhythmic , stable , unbroken , uninterrupted , unremitting , allegiant , ardent , calm , cool , dependable , fast , imperturbable , intense , levelheaded , liege , loyal , poised , reserved , resolute , sedate , self-possessed , sensible , serene , serious-minded , settled , single-minded , sober , staid , staunch , unswerving , wholehearted , immobile , stationary , unmovable , unmoving , secure , strong , invariable , invariant , same , determined , stiff , tough , unbending , uncompromising , unflinching , unyielding , balanced , careful , continual , coolheaded , deliberate , disciplined , fixed , frequent , immutable , irreversible , irrevocable , methodical , stabilize , stalwart , sturdy , undeviating , unremitted , untiring

verb

counterbalance , equalize , stabilize