Balance

Meaning

Balance means a state in which different parts, forces, or aspects are equal or properly controlled. As a verb, it means to keep something steady or to give appropriate attention to different things.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæl.əns/

Word Forms

• Base form: balance
• Past tense: balanced
• Past participle: balanced
• Present participle: balancing
• Noun: balance
• Adjective: balanced

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• maintain balance — to keep different things in a stable or controlled state.
• find a balance — to find a suitable combination between different needs or priorities.
• achieve balance — to reach a stable or harmonious state.
• strike a balance — to find a reasonable compromise between two opposing needs or situations.
• work-life balance — a healthy relationship between professional responsibilities and personal life.
• balance priorities — to give appropriate attention to several important things at the same time.

Example Sentences

• She struggled to maintain a balance between work and her personal life.
• It took him several weeks to find a balance between studying and working.
• She managed to balance her responsibilities without neglecting either of them.
• Finding the right balance is essential for a healthy life.
• The artist carefully balanced light and shadow in the painting.

Literary Example

Example:

“Sense would resist delirium: judgment would warn passion.”

— Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

Although the exact word balance does not appear in this quotation, the passage expresses the idea of balance through the conflict between reason and passion. Jane describes the opposing forces that she must keep under control.

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