Balance

Quick meaning: Balance is a noun meaning (uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

Meaning

(uncountable) A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
2. (literally or figuratively) Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
3. A pair of scales.
4. (uncountable) Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
5. (uncountable) The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
6. (uncountable) Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
7. (accounting) A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.

Example Sentences

The balance of the agreement remains in effect.

I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance.

The balance of power finally lay with the Royalist forces.

These weights are used as a balance for the overhanging verandah.

Word Forms

• balances
• balaunce
• balancing
• balanced
• balancest
• balancedst
• balanceth

Synonyms for balance

Depending on context, synonyms include scales, weighbridge, equilibrium, disinterest, even-handedness, fairness.

Antonyms for balance

Common opposites include nonequilibrium, imbalance, unbalance, bias, favor, favour.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include equilibrate, equilibrize, equipoise, equalizer, poise, counterbalance.

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