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stable; steady; calm; reliable
Meanings
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stable; steady; firm
Describes something that is not easily moved, shaken, or disturbed; having a firm position or foundation.
Stand steady on your feet, otherwise you'll fall.
Please place the table steadily so the cup doesn't fall off.
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The recent political situation has been unstable, and everyone is paying close attention.
This bridge has been in use for fifty years and is still very stable.
His position is firm and won't easily change.
adjective
steady; calm; composed
Describes a person who is calm, not easily excited, and behaves in a sensible and reliable way.
He has a steady personality and is suitable for a leadership position.
She remained very calm when facing difficulties.
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This child appears more mature and steady than peers of the same age.
Lao Wang does things steadily, and we all trust him.
His tone of voice was calm and forceful, making people convinced.
adjective
reliable; secure; safe
Describes something that is safe, reliable, and unlikely to fail; having a high probability of success.
This plan is very reliable and has a high probability of success.
He always does things reliably, so we can feel at ease.
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Investing in this project is a sure thing to make money.
We adopted a steady and sure strategy to advance the work step by step.
To be on the safe side, we'd better check the plan again.
verb
to stabilize; to steady; to calm
To make someone or something stable, steady, or calm; to prevent from moving or changing.
First, steady him and don't let him run away.
The government has taken a series of measures to stabilize prices.
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He took a deep breath and tried to steady his emotions.
During an earthquake, we must learn to steady our bodies and find a safe place.
The coach is instructing the athletes on how to maintain balance.