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Steadily

Verb / ˈstedʌli: / Another word for steadily — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adv. in a steady manner; consistently

Synonyms & similar words

steady unsteadily consistently regularly uniformly evenly smoothly continuously steadfastly unwaveringly firmly steadfastly unswervingly unflinchingly relentlessly perseveringly patiently doggedly resolutely tenaciously determinedly persistently

Synonyms by register

Formal

consistently regularly progressively continuously

Informal

smoothly even all the time without stopping

Literary

unwaveringly perseveringly

Antonyms

erratically unsteadily inconsistently sporadically intermittently fluctuatingly

Common collocations

  • increase steadily
  • improve steadily
  • grow steadily
  • rise steadily
  • fall steadily
  • move steadily
  • work steadily
  • progress steadily

Word family

noun steadiness
adjective steady
adverb steadily

Usage note

Steadily implies a consistent and even rate of progress or movement. It is often used to describe gradual but persistent changes.

Example sentences

  1. He worked steadily on his project for weeks.
  2. She improved steadily in her studies throughout the year.
  3. The rain fell steadily all day.
  4. The stock market has been steadily increasing over the past few months.
  5. He spoke steadily and confidently during the presentation.

Quotes

  • 'Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.' - Robert Collier
  • 'We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.' - Aristotle
  • 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' - Winston Churchill

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