B1adverbbusinesslanguage
US/ˈsted.əl.i/
UK/ˈsted.ɪl.i/
in a regular, continuous way, without sudden changes
In context
Prices have risen steadily over the past ten years.
She walked steadily up the hill without stopping.
Rain fell steadily all night, and the river began to rise.
Words that go with steadily
verb + adverb
- grow steadilyThe company has grown steadily since 2020.
- rise steadilyTemperatures are rising steadily.
- improve steadilyHis English has improved steadily.
- decline steadilySales declined steadily last year.
- work steadilyShe worked steadily until midnight.
adverb + adjective
- steadily increasingThere is a steadily increasing demand for nurses.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The number increases steady.Correct: The number increases steadily.