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steadfast
What does steadfast mean?
steadfast (adjective): firmly loyal or constant; unswerving.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use steadfast in a sentence?
- A steadfast ally. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce steadfast?
/ˈstɛdˌfæst/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does steadfast come from?
From Middle English stedefast, from Old English stedefæst.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of steadfast?
Words related to steadfast
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “steadfast” mean?
tending to cure or restore to health
Not quite: that's what therapeutic means.
not allowed; specifically disallowed
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having or expressing strong emotions
Not quite: that's what passionate means.
firmly loyal or constant; unswerving
Right! That's what “steadfast” means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “steadfast”?
staunch
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neutral
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diverse
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jealous
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