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balance

/ˈbæləns/noun, verb2 syllables

Balance means: something left after other parts have been taken away.

Synonyms for balance25

noun, as in something left after other parts have been taken away

remainder, residual, residue, residuum, rest

noun, as in a weight that balances another weight

counterweight, counterbalance, counterpoise, equalizer, equaliser

noun, as in the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

Libra, Libra the Balance, Libra the Scales

noun, as in equality of distribution

equilibrium, equipoise, counterbalance

noun, as in (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

symmetry, symmetricalness, correspondence

noun, as in harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)

proportion, proportionality

noun, as in (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

Libra

noun, as in a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

balance wheel

verb, as in bring into balance or equilibrium

equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise, poise

verb, as in hold or carry in equilibrium

poise, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise

verb, as in be in equilibrium

equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise

Opposites of balance

unbalance, imbalance

What does balance mean?16

noun

1

something left after other parts have been taken away“there was no remainder”

2

a weight that balances another weight

3

the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

4

equality of distribution

5

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

6

harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)“in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance”

7

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

8

a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

9

a state of equilibrium

10

equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

11

the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

12

a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

verb

1

bring into balance or equilibrium“She has to balance work and her domestic duties”

2

hold or carry in equilibrium

3

be in equilibrium“He was balancing on one foot”

4

compute credits and debits of an account

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with balance?1

three syllables

imbalance
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Balance in a sentence

  • To put everything in balance is good, to put everything in harmony is better.al_ex_an_der
  • After inventory, there was a net balance of three hundred pesos._undertoad
  • Of course, an acrobat must have a perfect sense of balance.neil
  • How do you balance being a mother, a wife and a lawyer?CK
  • Today, we have learned rather more humility and respect for the balance of nature.Adelpa
  • Oleg tripped and almost fell, but luckily, he managed to regain his balance.Amastan
  • Take small steps on the balance beam, it's narrow!Amastan
  • Could you give me my bank balance, please?Miktsoanit

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of balance

as a noun

plural
balances

as a verb

past tense
balanced
present participle
balancing
third-person singular
balances
past participle
balanced