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A balanced meal has different kinds of food.
What does Balanced mean?
Balanced means steady, even, or fair.
Dictionary definition
Steady, even, or fair to more than one side.
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Balanced in a sentence
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The report gave a balanced view of the issue.
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A balanced argument considers evidence from more than one side.
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What does balanced mean?
Balanced means steady, even, or fair.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to balanced?
Fair is closest because it connects to this meaning: Balanced means steady, even, or fair.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast to balanced?
Biased is a useful contrast because balanced means: Balanced means steady, even, or fair.
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WordBalanced.
Partadjective.
MeaningBalanced means steady, even, or fair.
ExampleExample: A balanced meal has different kinds of food.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- bal · uhnst
- Strongest beat
- bal
- Ending
- uhnst
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bal.
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Synonyms
Words like Balanced
fairTreating sides in an even way.
even-handedNot favoring one side unfairly.
Antonyms
Opposite words
biasedFavoring one side unfairly.
unevenNot level, equal, or steady.
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Word family
Balanced word family
Base word
balanced
noun
balance
An even or steady state.
verb
balancing
Keeping something steady or fair.
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Hint for students
Balanced means steady, even, or fair on both sides.
Common mix-up
Balanced does not always mean standing still. It can describe ideas, schedules, meals, or choices.
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