n.

1. a person loved by another person;
   sweetheart, sweetie, truelove

v.

1. make steady;
   calm, becalm
   
   • steady yourself
2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace;
   brace, stabilize, stabilise
   
   • brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel

adj.

1. not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
   
   • a steady beat
   • a steady job
   • a steady breeze
   • a steady increase
   • a good steady ballplayer
2. not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall;
   firm, unfluctuating
   
   • stocks are still firm
3. securely in position; not shaky
   
   • held the ladder steady
4. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable;
   firm, steadfast, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering
   
   • firm convictions
   • a firm mouth
   • steadfast resolve
   • a man of unbendable perseverence
   • unwavering loyalty
5. relating to a person who does something regularly;
   regular
   
   • a regular customer
   • a steady drinker
6. not easily excited or upset
   
   • steady nerves

adv.

1. in a steady manner;
   steadily
   
   • he could still walk steadily