balancing
Pronunciation: [bəˈlæn.sɪŋ]
Context: "physical action"
(verb) to keep something steady or upright without falling. This is like when you try to stand on one leg without tipping over.
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She is balancing on the edge of the beam during gymnastics practice.
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He couldn't balance when he tried to ride his bicycle without using his hands.
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Can you balance on one foot for ten seconds?
Context: "finance"
(verb) to make sure that two sides are equal, like in money or accounts. If you have the same amount of money coming in and going out, your budget is balanced.
Example
They successfully balanced their budget this month, saving some money.
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Her spending was so high that she couldn't balance her budget.
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How can we balance the expenses with our income?
Context: "well-being"
(verb) to maintain a good mix of different things in life, like work, play, and rest. It means not focusing too much on just one part.
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He balanced his work and personal life, making time for both.
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She found it hard to balance work with her family time this week.
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How do you plan to balance your study time and free time?
Context: "state of equilibrium"
(noun) the condition of being stable and steady, like when a scale shows equal weight on both sides. It means everything is even and not tipping over.
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The balance of the scale showed that both sides had the same weight.
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The balance was off when one side held much more weight than the other.
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What can we do to achieve better balance in our lives?