balance
Translation
balance, equilibrium, remainder, scales
Examples
She lost her balance on the ice.
She lost her balance on the ice.
It's important to find a balance between work and life.
It's important to find a balance between work and life.
What is my bank account balance?
What is my bank account balance?
Grammar Patterns
((a balance between A and B)) an equilibrium between two things It's hard to find a balance between work and fun.
Similar Words
Synonyms: equilibrium, stability; Antonyms: imbalance
Etymology
From Latin 'bilanx' (having two scale pans), referring to a weighing scale.
Memory Tips
Picture a tightrope walker keeping their balance, or a scale with two pans.