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| level |
calm, even, and steady. [1/10 definitions] |
| march |
to walk with steady, regular steps together with others. [1/4 definitions] |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. [2 definitions] |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. [1/2 definitions] |
| plug |
to work in a slow and steady way (often followed by away or along). [1/4 definitions] |
| pour |
to cause to flow in a steady stream. [1/2 definitions] |
| pressure |
a steady force upon a surface. [1/3 definitions] |
| rain |
a fast and steady fall of anything. [1/5 definitions] |
| roar |
a loud, steady noise made by things such as flames, surf, or machines. [1/4 definitions] |
| rocky2 |
likely or tending to rock; not steady; shaky. [1/2 definitions] |
| shaky |
not steady or secure. [1/2 definitions] |
| shove |
to push along with a steady pressure. [1/3 definitions] |
| splint |
a thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic used to support and keep steady a broken bone. |
| spout |
to force out in a steady stream. [1/3 definitions] |
| stable1 |
fixed, firm, or steady in position; not shaky or easily moved. [1/2 definitions] |
| stare |
to look in a steady, fixed way, with the eyes open wide. [2 definitions] |
| stay2 |
an object used to support or steady something; brace. |
| steady |
to make or keep steady or stable. [3/9 definitions] |
| stream |
a steady flow of a liquid, people, or some other thing. [2/7 definitions] |
| sure |
steady and without fail; reliable. [1/4 definitions] |
| sweep |
to pass over by a long, steady motion. [2/10 definitions] |
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