balance meaning
balance :
balance, stability
noun
▪ The balance of the scales was perfect.
▪ The stability of the scales was just right.
▪ She has a good balance in her life.
▪ She has a good stability in her life.
paraphrasing
▪ equilibrium – equal weight or amount
▪ stability – steadiness
▪ fairness – equal treatment
▪ symmetry – balanced proportions
balance :
to equalize, to steady
verb
▪ He needs to balance his work and life.
▪ He needs to equalize his work and life.
▪ The chef balances the flavors in the dish.
▪ The chef steadies the flavors in the dish.
paraphrasing
▪ stabilize – to make steady
▪ equalize – to make equal
▪ adjust – to change for balance
▪ weigh – to measure weight
balance :
stability, fairness
noun
▪ The balance of the budget is important.
▪ The stability of the budget is important.
▪ A good balance helps in decision-making.
▪ A good stability helps in decision-making.
paraphrasing
▪ balance – stability
▪ fairness – equal treatment
▪ equality – being equal
▪ symmetry – balanced proportions
Pronunciation
balance [ˈbæləns]
The stress is on the first part 'bal' and sounds like 'bal-uhns'.
balance [ˈbæl.əns]
The noun has the stress on the first part 'bal' and sounds like 'bal-uhns'.
Common phrases and grammar about balance
balance - Common meaning
noun
balance, stability
verb
to equalize, to steady
noun
stability, fairness
Part of Speech Changes for "balance"
▪ balanced (adjective) – having equal parts or steady
▪ imbalance (noun) – lack of balance
▪ balancer (noun) – one who balances
▪ balances (plural noun) – multiple balances
Common Expressions with "balance"
▪ check the balance – to look at the amount of money
▪ balance the books – to make financial records equal
▪ maintain balance – to keep steady
▪ balance the budget – to make financial plan equal
Important examples of balance in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, balance often refers to equal weight or amount in finance.
Example of a confusing word: imbalance (lack of balance)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Balance is often used as both a noun and a verb in TOEIC grammar questions.
balance
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
balance sheet
'financial statement' used to show a company's financial position.
find balance
means 'to discover equality', often used in personal or professional contexts.
Differences between similar words and balance
balance
,
weigh
differences
Balance is used to keep things equal, while weigh is used to measure weight.
balance
,
adjust
differences
Balance means to keep equal, while adjust means to change to fit.
Words with the same origin as balance
The origin of balance
Balance comes from the Latin word 'bilanx,' meaning 'having two scales' which relates to keeping things equal.
Word structure
The parts are: 'bal' (equal), 'ance' (noun), and means 'the state of being equal'.
Words with the same origin
The root of balance is 'bal' (equal). Words with the same root include 'equilibrium' (equal weight) and 'equate' (to make equal).
