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move steadily

[/muːv ˈstɛdɪli/]
verb phrase
mover-se constantemente / avançar de forma constante
1. to progress or advance at a consistent, even pace without stopping or changing speed
The line moved steadily forward despite the crowd.
A fila avançou de forma constante apesar da multidão.
2. to maintain a regular, continuous motion in a specific direction
The ship moved steadily through the water.
O navio se movia constantemente pela água.
NYC Slang
keep it moving / keep movin'
Synonyms
progress continuouslyadvance steadilymove consistentlyprogress at a steady pace
Antonyms
move erraticallystop and startmove irregularlystagger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mover-se constantemente / avançar de forma constante
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
mover-se de boa / caminhar de boa
informal, conversational
São Paulo
prosseguir constantemente
more formal usage
Portugal
avançar de forma constante / mover-se regularmente
formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

at a steady pace
without interruption
one step at a time
keep the momentum going
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