steadily (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈstedəli/
Definition
In a way that is regular, continuous, and without sudden changes.
Examples
The company's profits have grown steadily since its launch.
She improved her swimming skills steadily with consistent practice.
The river rose steadily after the heavy rainfall.
How to Use steadily
- steadily increase (collocation)
- To become greater in amount or size in a regular and continuous way. — "The number of online shoppers is expected to steadily increase."
- steadily improve (collocation)
- To become better in quality or condition in a regular and continuous way. — "Her health has been steadily improving since the surgery."
- steadily decrease (collocation)
- To become smaller in amount or size in a regular and continuous way. — "The amount of rainfall has steadily decreased over the past few months."
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