steady

(noun) a person loved by another person. Synonyms: sweetheart, sweetie, truelove.

(verb) make steady. Synonyms: calm, becalm. Example: "Steady yourself."

(verb) support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace. Synonyms: brace, stabilize, stabilise. Example: "Brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel."

(adj) not subject to change or variation especially in behavior. Synonyms: steady (vs. unsteady). Examples: "A steady beat." "A steady job." "A steady breeze." "A steady increase." "A good steady ballplayer."

(adj) not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall. Synonyms: firm, unfluctuating. Example: "Stocks are still firm."

(adj) securely in position; not shaky. Example: "Held the ladder steady."

(adj) marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. Synonyms: firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering. Examples: "Firm convictions." "A firm mouth." "Steadfast resolve." "A man of unbendable perseverence." "Unwavering loyalty."

(adj) relating to a person who does something regularly. Synonyms: regular. Examples: "A regular customer." "A steady drinker."

(adj) not easily excited or upset. Example: "Steady nerves."

(adv) in a steady manner. Synonyms: steadily. Example: "He could still walk steadily."