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12 words match “steady”
steady adjective
firm and not shaking; happening at an even rate
Hold the camera steady when you take the photo.
Like stable, firm
balance noun
the ability to stay steady without falling
You need good balance to ride a bicycle.
Like stability
consistent adjective
always behaving or happening in the same way
She is a consistent student who gets good marks in every test.
Like steady, regular
constant adjective
happening all the time; staying the same
The fridge keeps food at a constant cold temperature.
Like steady, continuous
firmly adverb
in a strong, steady or definite way
Hold the rope firmly so you don’t slip.
Like tightly, securely
linear adjective
arranged in a straight line; changing at a steady rate, so that a graph forms a straight line
The graph showed a linear rise in the plant’s height each week.
Like straight
nonlinear adjective
not changing at a steady rate, so its graph is not a straight line
The growth of the bacteria is nonlinear, getting faster over time.
regular adjective
happening at the same times again and again; normal or usual
Regular exercise, like a short walk every day, keeps your heart healthy.
Like routine, steady, usual
stability noun
the state of being steady and not likely to change or fall
A wide base gives the tower more stability.
Like steadiness, balance
stabilize verb
to make something steady so it does not change or move
The doctors worked to stabilize the patient’s temperature.
Like steady, balance
stable adjective
firm and steady, not likely to move, fall or change
Make sure the ladder is stable before you climb it.
Like steady, secure
unstable adjective
likely to change, move or fall; not steady
The pile of books is unstable and might fall over.
Like shaky, unsteady
