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stiff vs steady

steady vs stiff

stiff and steady both are nouns.

stiff and steady both are adjectives.

stiff is not a verb while steady is a verb.

stiff and steady both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stiff Yes Yes No Yes
steady Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, stiff and steady are synonyms defined as:
  • stiff and steady: marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
Other synonyms of stiff include firm, steadfast, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering.
stiff (noun) steady (noun)
the dead body of a human being a person loved by another person
an ordinary man
stiff (adjective) steady (adjective)
having a strong physiological or chemical effect not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
rigidly formal relating to a person who does something regularly
not moving or operating freely marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
very drunk securely in position; not shaky
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall
strong, vigorous not easily excited or upset
incapable of or resistant to bending
stiff (verb) steady (verb)
make steady
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
stiff (adverb) steady (adverb)
in a stiff manner in a steady manner
to a great degree
Difference between stiff and steady

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