Definitions and Examples of steady, still
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Firmly fixed in place; not subject to sudden or erratic movements.
Example
He kept a steady hand while performing the surgery.
Not moving or making a sound; free from disturbance or agitation.
Example
The lake was still as a mirror, reflecting the mountains in the distance.
Key Differences: steady vs still
- 1Steady implies a sense of firmness, stability, and control, whereas flail conveys sudden or erratic movements.
- 2Still implies a sense of calmness, quietness, and lack of movement, whereas flail conveys a sense of agitation and restlessness.
Effective Usage of steady, still
- 1Physical Actions: Use flail to describe sudden or uncontrolled movements, and steady to describe controlled and stable movements.
- 2Emotions: Use still to describe a calm and peaceful state of mind, and flail to describe a restless or agitated state of mind.
- 3Nature: Use still to describe a quiet and undisturbed natural environment, and flail to describe a turbulent or stormy natural environment.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Steady conveys stability and control, and still conveys calmness and lack of movement. Use these words to describe physical actions, emotions, and nature to convey the intended meaning effectively.