Steadying
Pronunciation: /ˈstɛdiɪŋ/
Steadying (verb)
- Helping something or someone to become stable or balanced.
Examples
- He is steadying the ladder to prevent it from falling.
- She is steadying the table to stop it from wobbling.
Common collocations: steady the nerves, steady the ship, steadying influence, steadying effect
Steadying (adjective)
- Having a calming or stabilizing effect on someone or something.
Examples
- The steadying presence of a friend can be comforting.
- A steadying hand on the shoulder can reassure someone.