Steadied: meaning, definitions and examples

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steadied

 

[ ˈstɛd.id ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Steadied is the past tense of the verb 'steady'. It refers to the action of making something stable or less likely to fall or move. In a figurative sense, it can also mean to calm or reassure someone.

Synonyms

balanced, calmed, secured, stabilized

Examples of usage

  • He steadied the ladder before climbing.
  • She steadied herself before speaking in public.
  • He steadied the ship during the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "steadied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estabilizado

🇮🇳 स्थिर

🇩🇪 stabilisiert

🇮🇩 diteguhkan

🇺🇦 стабілізований

🇵🇱 ustabilizowany

🇯🇵 安定させた

🇫🇷 stabilisé

🇪🇸 estabilizado

🇹🇷 istikrara kavuşturulmuş

🇰🇷 안정된

🇸🇦 مستقر

🇨🇿 stabilizovaný

🇸🇰 stabilizovaný

🇨🇳 稳定的

🇸🇮 stabiliziran

🇮🇸 stabilizaður

🇰🇿 тұрақтандырылған

🇬🇪 სტაბილიზირებული

🇦🇿 sabitləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 estabilizado

Etymology

The word 'steady' comes from Old English 'stēde', which means 'firm, stable, or fixed'. Over time, it evolved through Middle English as 'stedi' before reaching its current form. The verb form 'steady' first appeared in the 15th century. Historically, it has been used in various contexts, such as keeping physical objects stable or providing emotional support. The action of steadiness is associated with reliability and composure, making it an important term in both everyday interaction and specialized contexts like navigation and engineering.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,791, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.