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balance

[bal-uhns] / ˈbæl əns /
NOUN
equilibrium
Synonyms
STRONGEST
equity harmony tension
STRONG
antithesis correspondence counterbalance equivalence evenness hang parity proportion stasis symmetry
WEAK
even-steven
Antonyms
STRONG
difference disproportion imbalance inequality unevenness
WEAK
instability noncomposure
NOUN
composure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stability
STRONG
equanimity poise self-control self-possession steadfastness
Antonyms
STRONG
agitation discomposure
WEAK
disproportion imbalance instability noncomposure
NOUN
money remaining in account
Synonyms
STRONGEST
difference profit surplus
STRONG
dividend excess remainder residue rest
Antonyms
STRONG
base core
WEAK
disproportion imbalance instability noncomposure
VERB
make equal; cause to have equilibrium
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjust harmonize offset readjust stabilize weigh
STRONG
accord attune cancel collate compensate correspond counteract counterbalance equalize equate even level match neutralize nullify oppose parallel poise redeem set square steady tie
WEAK
come out come out even make up for pair off
Antonyms
STRONG
aid approve assist differ disagree forfeit help imbalance lose support
WEAK
disproportion overbalance unbalance
VERB
compare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assess weigh
STRONG
consider deliberate estimate evaluate
Antonyms
WEAK
disproportion overbalance unbalance
VERB
make equal numerically
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adjust calculate
STRONG
audit compute count enumerate equate estimate figure settle square tally total
WEAK
sum up
Antonyms
STRONG
disagree estimate guess subtract
WEAK
disproportion overbalance unbalance

Example Sentences

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That balance may vary from one galaxy to another.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s the element that brings the whole plate back into balance.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

The balance between the creative and practical, he suggests, cannot be taught.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The incident also highlighted a broader challenge, the review said - "the need to balance accessibility for participants with the safety and dignity of others in the room and watching at home".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I was not quite on the sled when they took off so I was knocked slightly off balance.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen