Cool MateMeaning of Steadily
gradually and in an even and regular way
In simple words: Doing something in a consistent and regular way.
Steadily in a sentence
- The company's exports have been increasing steadily.
- The situation got steadily worse.
- He looked at her steadily.
- The rain fell steadily.
How to use Steadily
Use 'steadily' when describing actions that continue over time without interruption. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English but is less suitable for very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'steady as she goes'—imagine a ship moving steadily through calm waters.
Related words
Collocations with Steadily
- grow steadily
- progress steadily
- increase steadily
- work steadily
Synonyms for Steadily
- consistently
- regularly
- continuously
- calmly
- evenly
Opposites of Steadily
- sporadically
- intermittently
- irregularly
Common mistakes with Steadily
- Confusing it with 'steady', which is an adjective.
- Using it where an adverb isn't needed, like 'He is steadily'.
- Mixing it up with 'steadfastly', which implies strong commitment.
Steadily appears in
Steadily in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بثبات
القيام بشيء بطريقة متسقة ومنتظمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধীরে ধীরে
ধারাবাহিকভাবে এবং নিয়মিতভাবে কিছু করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Stetig
Etwas auf eine konsistente und regelmäßige Weise tun.
- SpanishEspañol
Constantemente
Hacer algo de forma consistente y regular.
- Persianفارسی
پیوسته، به طور مداوم
انجام کاری به شیوهای پایدار و منظم.
- FrenchFrançais
Régulièrement, Constantement
Faire quelque chose de façon constante et régulière.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्थिर रूप से
किसी काम को लगातार और नियमित तरीके से करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Costantemente, Regolarmente
Fare qualcosa in modo coerente e regolare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Firmemente, Constantemente, Lentamente
Fazendo algo de maneira consistente e regular.
- RussianРусский
неуклонно, ровно, постоянно
Делать что-то последовательно и регулярно.
- Urduاردو
باثبات
کسی کام کو مستقل اور باقاعدہ طریقے سے کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
稳步地,持续地
以一种一致且有规律的方式做事。
More words like Steadily
- Consistently
- Regularly
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Steadily
What does Steadily mean?
Doing something in a consistent and regular way.
What is the definition of Steadily?
gradually and in an even and regular way
How do you use Steadily in a sentence?
The company's exports have been increasing steadily.
Can you give another example of Steadily?
The situation got steadily worse.
What are synonyms for Steadily?
Common alternatives include consistently, regularly, continuously, calmly, evenly.
What is the opposite of Steadily?
Opposite meanings include sporadically, intermittently, irregularly.
What words go with Steadily?
It commonly pairs with grow steadily, progress steadily, increase steadily, work steadily.
What are common mistakes when using Steadily?
Confusing it with 'steady', which is an adjective. Using it where an adverb isn't needed, like 'He is steadily'. Mixing it up with 'steadfastly', which implies strong commitment.
How do you pronounce Steadily?
US: /["/ˈstedəli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈstedəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Steadily?
Use 'steadily' when describing actions that continue over time without interruption. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English but is less suitable for very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Steadily?
"Steadily" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.