steadily
Americanadverb
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in a way that moves constantly and at an even pace or in the same direction.
My dedication and commitment to teaching are proven by my steadily increasing student evaluation scores.
Despite numerous legislative attempts to constrain spending over the past 40 years, the deficit problem has marched steadily on.
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in a continuous, uniform way.
It rained steadily all day yesterday and by evening the river was almost overflowing.
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in a calm, fixed, or unwavering way.
He just stood there, holding his ground and gazing steadily at her, into those dark eyes.
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in a firm, stable way.
Binoculars with larger magnification tend to be overly bulky and difficult to hold steadily.
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in a determined, persevering, or resolute way.
She told him, “Seek peace of mind and hold steadily to your faith.”
Other Word Forms
- oversteadily adverb
Etymology
Origin of steadily
Example Sentences
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Tests showed the material steadily decomposed under normal soil conditions, with full breakdown estimated within 13 weeks.
From Science Daily
He continued to work steadily over the next two decades, releasing a handful of new records but focusing on concerts.
From Los Angeles Times
Where “The Pitt” inspires awe at what these doctors achieve with a paucity of resources, time and patience, “Scrubs” lampoons the absurdity of a corporatized medical system steadily grinding down doctor and patient alike.
From Salon
Mortgage rates briefly topped 7% in January last year, but they have fallen steadily over the past several months.
That accounts for nearly as many asylum claims as small boats - this figure had been rising steadily since the end of 2021.
From BBC
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