steading
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈstɛdɪŋ/
KK: /ˈstɛdɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A small farm or the buildings and area associated with farming activities.
Example
They decided to buy a steading in the countryside to start their own farm.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about living on a steading?
I have! It sounds really peaceful and fulfilling.
Yeah, I imagine having a small farm would be so nice.
Definitely! Plus, you could grow your own food on the steading.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
farm
homestead
stead
Antonyms
wasteland
vacancy
desert
verb
Definition
To make or keep steady; to stabilize or support something.
Example
The workers are steading the structure as they add more bricks.
Tense Forms
Past: steaded
Past Participle: steaded
Conversation
I’ve been thinking about steading my life a bit more lately.
That sounds interesting! What do you mean by that?
I want to find more stability and focus on my goals instead of being all over the place.
Root Explanation
Steading originates from Old English 'stede' (meaning place or site) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating a state or condition). The word 'steading' refers to a place or site, particularly a farm or homestead.
Memory Tip
Think of 'stede' meaning a 'place' — so 'steading' refers to a specific place, often a farm or homestead.
Visually Confused Words
treading
standing
sheading
unsteadying
streaming
stranding
steradian
staddling