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balanced

Pronunciation: [ˈbælənsd]

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Learn how to use balanced in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) when two or more things are even or equal. If something is balanced, it means that it has the same amount on both sides. Like a seesaw that is level because two kids of the same weight are sitting on it.

Example

The two sides of the equation are balanced, so both parts are equal.

Example

The diet was not balanced because it had too much sugar and not enough vegetables.

Example

Is this diet balanced with all the necessary food groups?

Context: “adjustment”

(verb) to make something even or fair by adding or removing parts. It’s like when you have too many toys on one side of a shelf, so you move some to the other side to make it look nicer.

Example

She balanced the books on the shelf perfectly, so they looked neat.

Example

He didn’t balance the weights correctly, and now one side is much heavier.

Example

How can you balance the items on the table so they are even?

How to pronounce balanced

Pronunciation: [ˈbælənsd]

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