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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