Stable (6)

'stable' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for steady that I've seen before include "One's regular boyfriend" , "One's regular partner" , "Customary" , "Not liable to fluctuations" , "Reliable - not shifting" .)
'stable' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for firm that I've seen before include "Resolved and steady" , "'Solid, unyielding (4)'" , "decided" , "Resolute; company" , "Unyielding; company" .)