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balance
1 uncountable the ability to remain steady in an upright positionAn ear infection is affecting his balance. Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes absorbance air resistance amplitude 1a a position in which your body remains steady and uprightlose your balance: He lost his balance and tipped backwards in the chair. keep your balance: She grabbed at him to keep her balance. Synonyms and related words
General words for postures and body positions
2 countable/uncountable a situation in which different aspects or features are treated equally or exist in the correct relationship to each otherbalance between: It can be hard to find the right balance between advising your children and controlling them. balance of: A healthy diet is about getting the correct balance of a variety of foods. strike a balance (=achieve a good balance): We’re trying to strike a balance between fun and learning. upset/alter the balance: These creatures have upset the delicate ecological balance in the lake. Synonyms and related words
A connection or relation between things 2a singular a force, influence, or idea that is completely different from another but combines well with itbalance to: His conservatism is the perfect balance to her outgoing personality. Synonyms and related words
The opposite opposite balance the reverse
Verbs frequently used with balance as the object ▪ achieve, alter, find, keep, maintain, preserve, redress, strike, upset
3 countable the amount of money you have in your bank accountThe current balance in your account is £1,182. Synonyms and related words
General words relating to banking 3a singular the amount of money that you owe after paying part of the cost of somethingYou pay a deposit now and the balance in 12 months. Synonyms and related words
4 singular the majority of information, opinions, or factsThe balance of public opinion was against the proposal. tilt/shift the balance: The balance has shifted in favour of the president. Synonyms and related words 5 singular the amount of something that remains after part has been usedbalance of: You can use the balance of the time to finish the assignment. Synonyms and related words
General words for numbers, amounts and quantities accumulation allocation allowance 6 uncountable mental or emotional calmShe quickly recovered her balance after the outburst. Synonyms and related words 7 countable a piece of equipment used for weighing things, consisting of a bar with a small dish at each end Synonyms and related words
Machines and equipment according to general function
be/hang in the balance off balance on balance balance
1 uncountable the ability to remain steady in an upright positionAn ear infection is affecting his balance. Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes absorbance air resistance amplitude 1a a position in which your body remains steady and uprightlose your balance: He lost his balance and tipped backward in the chair. keep your balance: She grabbed at him to keep her balance. Synonyms and related words
General words for postures and body positions
2 countable/uncountable a situation in which different aspects or features are treated equally or exist in the correct relationship to each otherbalance between: It can be hard to find the right balance between advising your children and controlling them. balance of: A healthy diet is about getting the correct balance of a variety of foods. strike a balance (=achieve a good balance): We’re trying to strike a balance between fun and learning. upset/alter the balance: These creatures have upset the delicate ecological balance in the lake. Synonyms and related words
A connection or relation between things relationship link association 2a singular a force, influence, or idea that is completely different from another but combines well with itbalance to: His conservatism is the perfect balance to her outgoing personality. Synonyms and related words
The opposite opposite balance the reverse
Verbs frequently used with balance as the object ▪ achieve, alter, find, keep, maintain, preserve, strike, upset
3 uncountable mental or emotional calmShe quickly recovered her balance after the outburst. Synonyms and related words 4 countable the amount of money you have in your bank accountThe current balance in your checking account is $1,182. Synonyms and related words
General words relating to banking APR a run on something balance 4a singular the amount of money that you owe after paying part of the cost of somethingYou pay a deposit now and the balance in 12 months. Synonyms and related words
5 singular the amount of something that remains after part has been usedbalance of: You can use the balance of the time to finish the assignment. Synonyms and related words
General words for numbers, amounts and quantities accumulation allocation allowance 6 singular the majority of information, opinions, or factsThe balance of public opinion was against the proposal. tilt/shift the balance: The balance has shifted in favor of the president. Synonyms and related words 7 countable a piece of equipment used for weighing things, consisting of a bar with a small dish at each end Synonyms and related words
Machines and equipment according to general function
be/hang in the balance off balance on balance balance
1 intransitive/transitive to keep your body steady without falling over Synonyms and related words 1a transitive to put something somewhere carefully so that it is steady and does not fallWe all sat with plates balanced on our knees. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to put something somewhere 1b intransitive to be steady in a position where it is possible to fallJean went out, the tray balancing precariously in one hand. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place
2 transitive to create or preserve a good or correct balance between different features or aspectsWe have to balance the needs and tastes of all our customers. balance something with/against something: There is a need to balance the demands of the workplace with those of family life. Development has to be balanced against environmental concerns. Synonyms and related words
To create order in a system or activity structure reorganize prioritize 3 balance or balance something out transitive to reduce the effect, strength, or amount of something, and as a result make it betterThe dark colours are balanced by the brightness of the walls. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
To become, or to make something weaker
balance
1 intransitive/transitive to keep your body steady without falling over Synonyms and related words 1a transitive to put something somewhere carefully so that it is steady and does not fallWe all sat with plates balanced on our knees. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to put something somewhere 1b intransitive to be steady in a position where it is possible to fallJean went out, the tray balancing precariously in one hand. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place
2 transitive to create or preserve a good or correct balance between different features or aspectsWe have to balance the needs and tastes of all our customers. balance something with something: There is a need to balance the demands of the workplace with those of family life. Development has to be balanced against environmental concerns. Synonyms and related words
To create order in a system or activity structure reorganize prioritize 3 balance or balance something out transitive to reduce the effect, strength, or amount of something, and as a result make it betterThe dark colors are balanced by the brightness of the walls. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
To become, or to make something weaker
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