steadily
adverb
Form of steady , adverb of steady.
Simple meaning
At an even, regular rate without stopping.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
stehduhleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstɛdəli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adverb
At a steady rate or pace
In a steady manner; with a steady progression.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: At a steady rate or pace
Used this way, steadily is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use steadily
- “His interest eroded steadily.”adverb
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Antonyms
Sense: at a steady rate or pace
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