Definition of steady

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • steady is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • steady is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • steady is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of steady


  • not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. firm
    2. unfluctuating
  • relating to a person who does something regularly (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a steady drinker

    Synonyms

    1. regular
  • a person loved by another person (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. sweetheart
    2. sweetie
    3. truelove
  • marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. firm
    2. steadfast
    3. stiff
    4. unbendable
    5. unfaltering
    6. unshakable
    7. unwavering
  • support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. brace
    2. stabilise
    3. stabilize
  • in a steady manner (adverb)

    Synonyms

    1. steadily
  • make steady (verb)

    Examples

    1. steady yourself

    Synonyms

    1. becalm
    2. calm
  • not easily excited or upset (adjective)

    Examples

    1. steady nerves
  • not subject to change or variation especially in behavior (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a steady beat
    2. a steady job
    3. a steady breeze
    4. a steady increase
    5. a good steady ballplayer
  • securely in position; not shaky (adjective)

    Examples

    1. held the ladder steady

See definition of steady in Merriam Webster