steady

saldo, stabile, fermo

Ben sostenuto o posizionato, senza tremare né rischiare di cadere.

In inglese semplice: Firmly held or positioned, without shaking or being likely to fall.

• Keep the ladder steady.
• His hands were steady as he poured the tea.
• Is the camera steady enough for a clear picture?

Come si usa: steady on your feet (She was not yet steady on her feet after the operation.)

Sinonimi: stable, firm, secure

Contrari: unsteady, shaky

Espressioni comuni: hold something steady, steady hand, keep something steady, steady on your feet

fermo, costante, risoluto

Che mantiene sentimenti, convinzioni o obiettivi e non si lascia convincere facilmente a cambiarli.

In inglese semplice: Keeping the same feelings, beliefs, or purpose and not easily being persuaded to change.

• His commitment remained steady.
• She was steady in her purpose despite the criticism.
• Their steady devotion to the cause lasted for decades.

Come si usa: steady in something (She remained steady in her belief that everyone deserved fair treatment.)

Sinonimi: steadfast, resolute, unwavering, constant

Contrari: fickle, wavering

Espressioni comuni: steady in purpose, steady in something, steady commitment, steady devotion

regolare, senza scosse

Che si muove in modo fluido, senza scosse o movimenti improvvisi.

In inglese semplice: Moving smoothly without bumps or sudden movements.

• We enjoyed a steady ride.
• The boat's steady motion helped me relax.
• It was a steady flight with hardly any bumps.

Sinonimi: smooth, even

Contrari: bumpy, jerky

Espressioni comuni: steady ride, steady journey, steady flight

lento, tranquillo

Che si muove o avviene lentamente, senza fretta.

In inglese semplice: Moving or happening at a slow, unhurried speed.

• We took a steady walk home.
• Keep a steady pace; there is no need to hurry.
• They made steady progress, taking time to check each step.

Sinonimi: slow, unhurried

Contrari: fast, hurried

Espressioni comuni: steady pace, steady walk, steady progress

stabilizzare, sostenere

Tenere o sostenere qualcosa perché smetta di tremare o non cada.

In inglese semplice: To hold or support something so that it stops shaking or does not fall.

• Please steady the ladder.
• She steadied the camera with both hands.
• He grabbed my arm to steady himself.

Come si usa: steady yourself against/on something (He steadied himself against the wall.)

Sinonimi: stabilize, support

Contrari: destabilize

Espressioni comuni: steady the ladder, steady yourself, steady someone's hand, steady something

continuamente, senza sosta

Usato prima di un’azione, indica che qualcuno continua a compierla, spesso con grande impegno o intensità.

In inglese semplice: Used before an action to show that someone keeps doing it, often with strong effort or intensity.

• He steady talking during the movie.
• They steady trying to get that door open.
• Why you steady calling me while I'm at work?

Come si usa: steady + verb-ing (She steady working to help her family.)

Espressioni comuni: steady working, steady talking, steady trying, steady complaining