steadily-led
|stead-i-ly-led|
B2
/ˈstɛdɪli lɛd/
(steady)
firm and stable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'steadily-led' originates from the combination of 'steady' and 'lead', where 'steady' meant 'firmly fixed' and 'lead' meant 'to guide or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'steady' changed from Old English 'stede' meaning 'place' and 'lead' from Old English 'lædan' meaning 'to guide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'steady' meant 'firmly fixed', and 'lead' meant 'to guide'. Over time, 'steadily-led' evolved to mean 'consistently guided'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consistently guided or directed in a stable manner.
The project was steadily-led to success by the experienced manager.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 14:55