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balance

UK
/ˈbæl.əns/
US
/ˈbæləns/

Translations

balancenoun
balances
pl
UK
/ˈbæl.əns/
US
/ˈbæləns/
She checked her bank account balance.
Она проверила баланс своего банковского счета.
The gymnast maintained perfect balance on the beam.
Гимнастка сохраняла идеальное равновесие на бревне.
The balance showed that the package weighed 5 kilograms.
Весы показали, что посылка весила 5 килограммов.
Additional translations
сальдо
остаток
балансировка
Synonyms
equilibrium
stability
symmetry
proportion
harmony
evenness
Antonyms
imbalance
balanceverb
balanced
Past Simple
balanced
Past Participle
balancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæl.əns/
US
/ˈbæl.əns/
She tried to balance the book on her head.
Она пыталась балансировать книгу на голове.
He needs to balance his work and personal life.
Ему нужно уравновешивать работу и личную жизнь.
The chef will balance the flavors in the dish.
Шеф-повар сбалансирует вкусы в блюде.
Additional translations
справляться
гармонировать
Synonyms
equalize
stabilize
counteract
offset
equilibrate
Antonyms
unbalance
disturb
balanceadjective
UK
/ˈbæl.əns/
US
/ˈbæl.əns/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., balance beam, balance sheet)

Definitions

balancenoun
An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.
The gymnast maintained perfect balance on the beam.
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
The artist achieved a pleasing balance of colors in the painting.
An instrument for weighing, especially one with a central pivot, beam, and two scales.
The old-fashioned balance was used to measure the ingredients precisely.
The amount of money held in an account.
She checked her bank balance before making the purchase.
balanceverb
To keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall.
She balanced the book on her head while walking across the room.
To offset or compare the value of one thing with another.
He tried to balance his work life with his personal life.
To arrange or adjust (an account) so that the debits and credits are equal.
The accountant worked late to balance the company's financial statements.
To bring into harmony or proportion.
The chef balanced the flavors in the dish by adding a touch of lemon.
To remain steady and not fall.
The cat balanced on the narrow fence.
balanceadjective
Relating to or designed for balance; used attributively before another noun.
The gymnast practiced on a balance beam.
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