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Steadfast vs Steadily - What's the difference?

steadfast | steadily |

As an adjective steadfast

is fixed or unchanging; steady.

As an adverb steadily is

in a steady manner.

steadfast

English

Alternative forms

* stedfast (obsolete)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Fixed or unchanging; steady.
  • Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.

    • Derived terms

    * steadfastly * steadfastness

    steadily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a steady manner.

    • Anagrams

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