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balancing

Pronunciation: [bəˈlæn.sɪŋ]

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Learn how to use balancing in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

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.

Example

She is balancing on the edge of the beam during gymnastics practice.

Example

He couldn't balance when he tried to ride his bicycle without using his hands.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

He balanced his work and personal life, making time for both.

Example

She found it hard to balance work with her family time this week.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

What can we do to achieve better balance in our lives?

How to pronounce balancing

Pronunciation: [bəˈlæn.sɪŋ]

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