balance
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/ˈbæləns/
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/ˈbæləns/
noun
B1
equal amounts of different things
It's important to keep a good balance between work and rest.
B1
ability to stand steady without falling
She has good balance and can walk on the narrow beam.
B1
amount left after subtracting from a total
Check your account balance before making large purchases.
B1
money still owed after payment
Please pay the remaining balance by next Friday.
R
main part or majority
The balance of evidence supports this conclusion.
R
tool for weighing things
The scientist used a balance to measure the chemicals.
verb
B1
to keep steady or make steady
He tried to balance the stack of books without dropping them.
B1
to give equal importance to different things
You need to balance your time between study and fun.
B2
to be equal or make equal
The positive and negative effects should balance each other.
R
to compare advantages and disadvantages
We must balance the risks against the potential rewards.
R
to make income equal expenses
The company works hard to balance its budget every year.
R
to have equal income and expenses
The accounts finally balance after we found the error.
translation
equal amounts of different things; ability to stand steady without falling; amount left after subtracting from a total; money still owed after payment; main part or majority; tool for weighing things
to keep steady or make steady; to give equal importance to different things; to be equal or make equal; to compare advantages and disadvantages; to make income equal expenses; to have equal income and expenses
Word Forms
3rd Present
balances
Past
balanced
Perfect
balanced
Progressive
balancing
Plural
balances