Pronunciation

/bəˈlæns/

Definitions

Noun

1. Balance: The state of being equal in quantity, distribution, or stability; equilibrium. Example: “The seesaw was in perfect balance.”
2. Financial Balance: The equality between assets and liabilities in an individual’s or organization’s financial accounts. Example: “She maintained a healthy balance in her bank account.”
3. Work-Life Balance: The proper distribution of time and effort between professional and personal life. Example: “Finding a good work-life balance is essential for her well-being.”

Verb

1. To balance: To keep something in equilibrium or distribute evenly. Example: “She tried to balance the books before the end of the month.”
2. Maintain balance: To keep a steady state or level. Example: “He tries to maintain a balance between his responsibilities.”

Adjective

1. Balanced: Having a proper ratio or distribution; harmonious. Example: “A balanced diet is crucial for good health.”
2. Imbalanced: Lacking balance or equilibrium. Example: “His emotions felt imbalanced after the news.”

Phrases

• “Keep a balance” means to maintain equilibrium or stability.
• “Seeking a better balance” is a goal to optimize various aspects of life.
• “Out of balance” describes a situation where things are uneven or disproportionate.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The scales were perfectly balanced when she placed the weights on either side.”
• Verb: “She’s been trying to balance her workload and personal time lately.”
• Adjective: “His thoughts seemed to be in a state of imbalance after the argument.”

Synonyms

• Equilibrium
• Stability
• Evenness
• Fairness
• Harmony
• Proportion
• Symmetry