balances
Pronunciation: [ˈbæl.ənsɪz]
Word
Context: “stability”
(verb) to keep something steady or even. Like when you ride a bike, you need to balance so you don't fall over.
Example
She balances on one foot like a great dancer.
Example
He couldn't balance the stack of books on his head and they fell off.
Example
Can you balance while standing on one leg?
Context: “finance”
(noun) the amount of money you have in your bank account, or the remaining amount after something is paid off. It's like keeping track of how much money you have left to spend.
Example
My savings balance is growing every month.
Example
His account balance was too low to make the purchase.
Example
What is your bank account balance right now?
Context: “comparison”
(noun) a state of equal amounts or proportions. It means that two things are similar or equal in some way.
Example
There is a balance in the way they share chores at home.
Example
The team didn't find a balance between defense and offense, which led to their defeat.
Example
How can we create a balance between work and play?
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