[{"Bold_text": "adjective", "List Items": ["firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium:a steady ladder.Synonyms: firm", "even or regular in movement:the steady swing of the pendulum.", "free from change, variation, or interruption; uniform ; continuous :a steady diet of meat and potatoes;a steady wind.Synonyms: invariable", "constant, regular, or habitual:a steady job.", "free from excitement or agitation; calm :steady nerves.", "unfaltering; firm :a steady gaze;a steady hand.", "steadfast or unwavering; resolute :a steady purpose.", "settled, staid, or sober, as a person, habits, etc.", "Nautical.(of a vessel) keeping nearly upright, as in a heavy sea."]}, {"Bold_text": "interjection", "List Items": ["(used to urge someone to calm down or be under control.)", "Nautical.(a helm order to keep a vessel steady on its present heading.)"]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["Informal.a person whom one dates exclusively; sweetheart .", "Informal.a steady visitor, customer, or the like; habitué."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to make or keep steady, as in position, movement, action, character, etc.:His calm confidence steadied the nervous passengers."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to become steady."]}, {"Bold_text": "adverb", "List Items": ["in a firm or steady manner:Hold the ladder steady.", "Informal.steadily, regularly, or continuously:Is she working steady now?"]}]