Balance Definition
balance
noun
- a state of equilibrium
- equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
- harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design); "in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance"- John Ruskin
- equality of distribution
- something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
- the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra
- the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
- (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
- a weight that balances another weight
- 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
- a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
verb
- bring into balance or equilibrium; "She has to balance work and her domestic duties"; "balance the two weights"
- compute credits and debits of an account
- hold or carry in equilibrium
- be in equilibrium; "He was balancing on one foot"
"Balance" in song lyrics
See how balance is used in real songs:
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"That we call Balance balance.."
Aceyalone — The Balance -
"I stay off the dramatization, and I balance"
Aceyalone — The Guidelines -
"And we gotta have balance"
Aceyalone — The Reason
Words that rhyme with balance
Usage tips for "balance"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "balance" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for balance to find words that pair well.