steadied

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To make (something) stable or secure, especially by providing support or balance.

  - "He steadied the ladder before climbing up."
  - "The captain steadied the ship during the storm."

• Verb

  2. To make a gun or other weapon steady or stable, especially before firing.

  - "The soldier steadied his rifle before taking aim."
  - "The marksman steadied his pistol before shooting."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with steadied
steadied , debated , related , consequated , collaborated

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Variants

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steadied , steadier , steadiers , steadies , steady , steadying

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make firm or steady', from the Old English stædan, stedan, meaning 'to make firm, to set in order'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'steadied' is also used in the context of astronomy, where a telescope must be steadied to prevent shaking or vibrations that could interfere with observing celestial bodies.

2. The word 'steadied' is similar to the word 'staid', which means 'serene, unruffled, or composed'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Balance: The state of equilibrium, where opposing forces or influences are equal and counteract each other, as in the physical sense of a seesaw or the metaphorical sense of maintaining equilibrium in one's personal or professional life.

2. Stability: The quality of being able to maintain a consistent and unchanging state, as in the political sense of a stable government or the personal sense of emotional stability.

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Culture

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Steadied has been used extensively in literature and art to depict stability and balance, often in the context of challenging situations or environments. For instance, in Ernest Hemingway's 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', the protagonist, Robert Jordan, must steady himself before planting the explosives that will detonate the bridge and aid the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War.

How to Memorize "steadied"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wobbly table and visualize the process of steadying it by placing a book under one leg.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'steadied' with the image of a tightrope walker maintaining their balance as they cross a narrow rope.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Steady as she goes' to remind yourself to maintain a stable and consistent approach in various situations.

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