steady

noun1 of 2

firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking, rocking, or likely to fall over

• “He was walking up the hill at a steady pace.”Tatoeba
• “From these figures it is clear to see a steady improvement.”Tatoeba

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verb2 of 2

To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.