Words / B2

STED-il-ee/ˈstedɪli/

Steadily means gradually and continuously, in an even way: rose steadily; work steadily. Gradually is close; constantly can mean “without stop” or “very often”. Attendance rose steadily. Adjective: steady. Mix-up: readily means willingly; steadily vs suddenly. Do not write steadily for a one-off jump.

Meaning

Gradually and continuously; in a regular, even way.

Examples

• “Attendance rose steadily after the bus was restored, the dashboard showed.”
• “Work steadily through the paper; do not rush the last question, which is the even-pace sense.”

Good to know

steadily + verb; rise / fall steadily. Adjective: steady. Close: gradually. Trap: readily. Data and exam technique. Even and continuous, not a jump.

Near in meaning

gradually

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