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She kept her balance on the narrow beam.
What does Balance mean?
Balance means staying steady or keeping things even.
Dictionary definition
A steady state where parts are even, or the ability to stay stable without falling.
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Balance in a sentence
medium
Try to balance homework, rest, and play.
hard
A good routine balances challenge with recovery time.
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What does balance mean?
Balance means staying steady or keeping things even.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to balance?
Stability is closest because it connects to this meaning: Balance means staying steady or keeping things even.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to balance?
Imbalance is a useful contrast because balance means: Balance means staying steady or keeping things even.
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WordBalance.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningBalance means staying steady or keeping things even.
ExampleExample: She kept her balance on the narrow beam.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bal · uhns
- Strongest beat
- bal
- Ending
- uhns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bal.
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Synonyms
Words like Balance
stabilitySteadiness without tipping.
equilibriumAn even state between parts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
imbalanceA state where parts are not even.
instabilityLack of steadiness.
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Word family
Balance word family
Base word
balance
verb
balances
Keeps things steady or even.
adjective
balanced
Steady and in proper proportion.
verb
balancing
Keeping steady or even.
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Hint for students
Think about staying steady or keeping two sides even.
Common mix-up
Do not use balance only for standing still; it can also describe keeping time, work, or amounts even.
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Try to balance homework, rest, and play." Why does balance fit better than imbalance?
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