- pronunciation:
- bae
l
ns
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the state of being steady in body or mind.
The dancer kept her balance while standing on her toes.
- similar words:
- reason
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| definition 2: |
an amount of money that remains in an account that can be used or must still be paid.
She was glad to see a large balance in her bank account.He was not happy to see a large balance in his credit card account.- similar words:
- rest
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
balances, balancing, balanced |
| definition 1: |
to hold steady.
The seal balanced a ball on its nose.- similar words:
- arrange
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| definition 2: |
to subtract the amount of money that you have taken out of your bank account from the amount of money you have put into it.
I balance my checkbook every month.- similar words:
- add up, calculate, compute, figure, tally
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| related words: |
even, regard |
Balance is from an early French word that means "having two plates or scales."