Meaning
The state of being steady and not falling; also giving equal weight or attention to different things.
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Word origin
From Old French balance, from Latin bilanx, having two scale pans, from bi, two, plus lanx, dish.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- bilanx
Examples
ladder.
Lose your balance means become unsteady and fall.
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Keep your balance means stay steady and upright.
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Here balance means giving each thing the right amount.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 7: balance, announce, achieve and 7 more words.