steadily B1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈstɛdɪli/ See IPA manual Freq #13997 Meanings 1 adv At a regular, continuous rate without sudden changes. Prices have risen steadily over the past year. 2 adv In a firm, controlled way without shaking. She held the camera steadily to get a clear photo. Thesaurus Synonyms 2 adv · in a firm, controlled way... steady Common collocations walk steadily Verb + adverb Etymology AI details From steady + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # steadily **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈstɛdɪli/ **Frequency rank:** 13997 ## Meanings 1. At a regular, continuous rate without sudden changes. 2. In a firm, controlled way without shaking. ## Examples - Prices have risen steadily over the past year. - She held the camera steadily to get a clear photo. ## Etymology From steady + -ly. ## AI Etymology Steadily is from steady + -ly. In present-day use, it can mean at a regular, continuous rate without sudden changes, or in a firm, controlled way without shaking. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown