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Steadily

/ˈstɛdɪli/ · adverb

Meaning

In a steady manner; with a steady progression..

Example Sentences

The last 61 miles of the journey, from Kongsberg to Oslo, are through much less mountainous country. The railway curves sharply away from the Lågan^([sic]), and descends steadily, and in places steeply, past the head of Lake Fiskerumvatn to Hokksund, where the connecting line to the Bergen-Oslo Railway at Hønefoss diverges.
She lisped slightly, little-girlish, looking at him still while drinking whisky steadily from a full glass.
It grew steadily colder and presently a mushroomy sort of smell came up from the darkness.

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What does steadily mean?

Steadily means In a steady manner; with a steady progression..

What is a synonym for steadily?

Common synonyms include steady.

What is the opposite of steadily?

Possible antonyms include falteringly, unsteadily, uncertainly.

How do you use steadily in a sentence?

The last 61 miles of the journey, from Kongsberg to Oslo, are through much less mountainous country. The railway curves sharply away from the Lågan^([sic]), and descends steadily, and in places steeply, past the head of Lake Fiskerumvatn to Hokksund, where the connecting line to the Bergen-Oslo Railway at Hønefoss diverges.

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