Definitions and Examples of balance, steady
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To keep something steady and prevent it from falling or tipping over.
Example
She tried to balance the books on her head without dropping them.
Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or wobbling.
Example
He took a deep breath and tried to keep his hands steady as he aimed the gun.
Key Differences: balance vs steady
- 1Balance is a verb that describes an action of keeping something steady and preventing it from falling or tipping over.
- 2Steady is an adjective that describes a state of being firmly fixed, supported, or balanced.
Effective Usage of balance, steady
- 1Physical Stability: Use balance to describe physical stability and control.
- 2Emotional Stability: Use steady to describe emotional stability and resilience.
- 3Metaphorical Usage: Use these antonyms in metaphors and idioms to convey a sense of stability, control, and balance.
Remember this!
The antonyms balance and steady convey a sense of stability, control, and equilibrium. Use balance to describe physical stability and steady to describe emotional stability. These antonyms can also be used in metaphors and idioms to convey a sense of balance and control.