balance

noun
UK: /ˈbæləns/
US: /ˈbæləns/

  1. A state where things are of equal weight or force.

    1. The scale shows the balance is perfect. [ ] [ ]
    2. Maintaining a balance between work and family life is crucial for overall well-being. [ ] [ ]

  2. An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.

    1. She lost her balance and fell down. [ ] [ ]
    2. The acrobat demonstrated incredible balance while walking on the tightrope during the show. [ ] [ ]

  3. The remaining amount of money in an account.

    1. What's the balance in your account? [ ] [ ]
    2. I checked my bank statement to confirm the available balance after the recent transactions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

equality stability equilibrium offset remainder
balance verb

  1. To keep steady so as not to fall.

    1. He tried to balance on one foot. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully tried to balance the books on her head without dropping them. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give equal importance to two or more things.

    1. You need to balance your diet. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is trying to balance the needs of shareholders with those of employees. [ ] [ ]

  3. To calculate the debit and credit sides of (an account).

    1. Balance the account by the end of day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The accountant worked diligently to balance the books and ensure everything was in order. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "balance" in English means: A state where things are of equal weight or force., An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady., The remaining amount of money in an account..

The phonetic transcription of "balance" is /ˈbæləns/ in British English and /ˈbæləns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "balance": equality, stability, equilibrium, offset, remainder.

Example usage of "balance": "The scale shows the balance is perfect.". More examples on the page.