# steadily vs steady

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### steadily
*adverb · IPA /ˈstɛdɪli/ · frequency rank #9,104*
In a steady manner; with a steady progression.

### steady
*adjective · IPA /ˈstɛdi/ · frequency rank #4,272*
Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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