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steadily-guided

|stead-i-ly-guid-ed|

B2

/ˈstɛdɪli ˈɡaɪdɪd/

(steady)

firm and stable

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleComparativeSuperlativeNounNounNounVerbVerbVerbVerbAdverb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'steady' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stede,' where 'stede' meant 'place or position.'

Historical Evolution

'stede' transformed into the Middle English word 'stedi,' and eventually became the modern English word 'steady.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'firmly placed or fixed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'consistent and unwavering.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

being directed or led in a consistent and unwavering manner.

The project was steadily-guided to completion.

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Last updated: 2025/06/03 16:22