poised

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/pɔɪzd/ English

Definitions

verb

To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
To be of a given weight; to weigh.
To add weight to, to weigh down.

adjective

Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
Ready, prepared.“He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc.”
Balanced, in position, equilibrium

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Synonyms

self-possessed composed equanimous self-contained balanced collected self-collected posed calm point item ready quiet prepared doomed called

Associated

overtake brink invade conquer breakout seize hurling breakthrough successive strike destroy

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