steadily

adverb B2

Meaning

The adverb "steadily" describes an action that occurs in a consistent, gradual, and unwavering manner over time.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "steadily" with "steady," which is an adjective; remember to use "steadily" to modify verbs.

Example Sentences

Are the sales increasing steadily every month this year ?
The company's profits have been increasing steadily over the last year .
The company ’ s profits have increased steadily over the last year .
The temperature has been rising steadily all afternoon .

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