Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

BALANCE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Balance.

How to pronounce balance:

US

Balance - as a noun

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in libra

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
libra

A state of equilibrium

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equilibrium
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
imbalance

The seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about september 23 to october 22

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
libralibra the balancelibra the scales

Equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
equality
Hyponyms (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)
proportionproportionality

Equality of distribution

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterbalanceequilibriumequipoise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
constructionstructure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something left after other parts have been taken away

Example: "There was no remainder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
remainderresidualresidueresiduumrest
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
componentcomponent partconstituentpartportion
Hyponyms (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)
correspondencesymmetricalnesssymmetry
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
spatial propertyspatiality
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A weight that balances another weight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterbalancecounterpoisecounterweightequaliserequalizer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weight
Hyponyms (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 wheel

A scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
scaleweighing machine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Balance - as a verb

Bring into balance or equilibrium

Example: "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equilibrateequilibriseequilibrize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fitmatch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unbalance

Compute credits and debits of an account

Hold or carry in equilibrium

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bearcarryhold
Hyponyms (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."
View more

Word Game Points

Is BALANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, balance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
BALANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is BALANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, balance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BALANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen