Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Balance.
How to pronounce balance:
US
Balance - as a noun
A state of equilibrium
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equilibrium24Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
imbalance15The seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about september 23 to october 22
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
libra7libra the balancelibra the scalesEquality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equality20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
Example: "In all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
proportion14proportionality22Equality of distribution
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterbalance20equilibrium24equipoise20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construction16structure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something left after other parts have been taken away
Example: "There was no remainder"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remainder12residual9residue8residuum11rest4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
component15component partconstituent13part6portion9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difference19remainder12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
correspondence21symmetricalness24symmetry18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
spatial propertyspatiality15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A weight that balances another weight
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterbalance20counterpoise16counterweight22equaliser18equalizer27Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weight13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
balance wheelA scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scale7weighing machineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Balance - as a verb
Bring into balance or equilibrium
Example: "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equilibrate22equilibriseequilibrizeHypernyms (Closely Related)
fit6match12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unbalance13Compute credits and debits of an account
Hold or carry in equilibrium
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poise7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear6carry10hold8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be in equilibrium
Example: "He was balancing on one foot"
Example Sentences
"I need to balance my checkbook at the end of each month."
"She balanced the books at the end of the fiscal year."
"He balanced the fragile vase carefully on the edge of the shelf."
"The gymnast balanced herself on the beam during her routine."
"The tightrope walker balanced precariously on the thin wire."
Word Game Points
Is BALANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, balance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BALANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is BALANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, balance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBALANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is BALANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, balance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBALANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
