adv
steadily
STEH-dih-lee
adv
1
In a consistent, even, and gradually progressing manner.
"The company's profits have grown steadily over the past decade."
"Rain fell steadily throughout the afternoon."
How to Use Steadily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something at a constant, reliable pace rather than in fits and starts.
Common pairings
grow steadily
increase steadily
work steadily
Word Forms
more steadily comparative, most steadily superlative
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Etymology
Formed from steady + the adverb suffix -ly.