steadily-carried
|stead-i-ly-car-ried|
B2
/ˈstɛdɪli ˈkærid/
(steady)
firm and stable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'steadily-carried' originates from the combination of 'steady' and 'carry', where 'steady' meant 'firmly fixed' and 'carry' meant 'to transport'.
Historical Evolution
'steady' changed from Old English 'stede' meaning 'place' and 'carry' from Old French 'carier', eventually forming the modern English word 'steadily-carried'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'steady' meant 'firmly fixed', and 'carry' meant 'to transport', evolving into the current meaning of 'carried in a steady manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
carried in a steady manner, without interruption or fluctuation.
The package was steadily-carried across the country.
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Last updated: 2025/06/06 15:50