steadily
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2.1
- adverb
- /ˈstɛdɪli/
:
constantemente
- The final theory began as a minority report but gained ground steadily.
- increase steadily
- rise steadily
- grow steadily
Yet the pulse oximeter beats steadily like freight cars passing.
- Yet the pulse oximeter beats steadily like freight cars passing.
- And so the, the unsustainable economy had become steadily more unsustainable.
- Heart rate will steadily rise, blood pressure will steadily rise.
- If it's just, if it's steadily goes down, it's good.
Examples
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In the first place, Sino-Russian relations were moving steadily toward a strategic partnership.
Academic text (1999) -
India's relations with Afghanistan have improved steadily since the fall of the Taliban for a number of reasons.
Academic text (2011) -
The building has changed steadily over the years.
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And I steadily lost weight for a long time.
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David and I saw each other steadily for nearly two months.
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Her behaviour is becoming steadily worse.
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It's steadily getting worse, isn't it?
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Mr. Mondale's poll numbers have been steadily rising.
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Over the next eighteen years, he prospered, rising steadily to planter status.
Academic text (2011) -
The company has been growing steadily and expanding its product range over the past few years.
Synonyms
740
1.0
Very often or all the time without stopping
273
1.9
Slowly and steadily over time
139
2.9
Happening again and again over time, often with short breaks
95
2.3
Happens without stopping or pausing
53
4.9
Continuing without stopping in a strong, determined way
42
1.3
Continuing without any stops or pauses
35
4.1
It happens more and more over time
29
4.8
Happening all the time without stopping
22
6.3
In a way that continues without stopping for a long time
6
5.6
In a way that always happens and never fails
6
5.3
Without stopping
3
7.5
Continuing very strongly and not becoming less
2
6.6
In a way that does not stop
2
7.6
In a way that goes on for a very long time with no end in sight
1
8.0
Continuing without stopping or getting weaker
1
5.8
Without stopping for a long time
1
6.9
In a calm, steady way without sudden changes
1
4.3
In a steady way that does not move or change
1
6.3
Without any pause or stop
1
4.2
Without stopping at any time
In a way that does not change over time
In a way that stays the same over time
In a steady, unchanging way
To go on without stopping or pausing
Acts with steady determination and does not waver
Antonyms
How Regular
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Steadily comes from the old word stead meaning 'place' or 'support', and the ending -ly which turns it into a word that tells how something is done. So, to do something steadily is to do it in a firm, regular way without change.