balanced
gb/bˈælənst/ us/bˈælənst/
B1
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adjective
B1
property
1
healthy and in good proportion
healthy because it has the right mix of things.
Padrão de uso:
[a] balanced [diet/meal/lifestyle]
Erro comum:
Learners often use *balanced* when they mean *equal*; for food, it usually means a good mix, not the same amount of each food.
Sinônimos
well-rounded (Emphasizes having a good range of elements.)
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healthy (Focuses on good for your body rather than proportion.)
Antônimos
unbalanced (Lacking important elements or having too much of one thing.)
Colocações
balanced diet
|balanced meal
|balanced nutrition
|balanced lifestyle
|balanced breakfast
|balanced plate
|balanced intake
|balanced eating
|balanced routine
|balanced plan
Temas
food
|health
|daily_life
Exemplos
- She tries to cook balanced meals during the week.
- A balanced diet includes plenty of vegetables, protein, and whole grains.
- The program promotes a balanced lifestyle, not extreme workouts.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I want to eat a balanced diet.
- This meal is balanced and healthy.
adjective
B2
property
2
fair and considering both sides
fair; it looks at different sides.
Padrão de uso:
[a] balanced [view/report/account/assessment]
Erro comum:
Do not confuse *balanced* with *neutral*: a balanced view can still have a conclusion, but it considers evidence and different sides.
Sinônimos
objective (Stresses basing judgments on facts rather than feelings.)
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even-handed (Emphasizes treating sides or people equally.)
Antônimos
biased (Clearly favors one side.)
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one-sided (Shows only one perspective.)
Colocações
balanced view
|balanced report
|balanced account
|balanced assessment
|balanced coverage
|balanced perspective
|balanced approach
|balanced argument
|balanced discussion
|balanced opinion
Temas
media
|education
|society
|communication
Exemplos
- The documentary gives a balanced view of the issue.
- We need a balanced assessment, not a sales pitch.
- Her article was critical, but it was balanced and well researched.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He gave a balanced opinion.
- The report is balanced and fair.
adjective
B2
property
3
emotionally stable and sensible
calm and not easily upset.
Padrão de uso:
[a] balanced [person/individual]
Erro comum:
In this sense, *balanced* describes a person’s emotions or thinking, not their physical ability to stand steadily.
Sinônimos
stable (General term for not changing suddenly or dramatically.)
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level-headed (Emphasizes calm, sensible thinking under pressure.)
Antônimos
unstable (Likely to change suddenly or behave unpredictably.)
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erratic (Unpredictable in behavior or mood.)
Colocações
balanced person
|emotionally balanced
|balanced temperament
|balanced character
|balanced mind
|balanced outlook
|well-balanced individual
|balanced attitude
|balanced response
|balanced judgment
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|psychology
Exemplos
- He’s generally a balanced person, even under stress.
- Try to stay balanced and focus on what you can control.
- She seemed calm and balanced throughout the crisis.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She is balanced and calm.
- I want to be more balanced.
adjective
B1
state
4
steady and not likely to fall
steady; not falling over.
Padrão de uso:
balanced on [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse *balanced* where *steady* is more natural (e.g., 'a steady table'). *Balanced* often suggests careful positioning.
Sinônimos
steady (More general; not moving or shaking.)
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stable (Emphasizes not tipping or falling.)
Antônimos
unsteady (Not firm; likely to wobble or fall.)
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wobbly (Shaking or moving from side to side.)
Colocações
balanced on one leg
|balanced on the edge
|perfectly balanced
|carefully balanced
|balanced position
|balanced posture
|balanced stance
|balanced load
|balanced weight
|balanced platform
Temas
daily_life
|sports
|physics
Exemplos
- The glass was balanced on the edge of the sink.
- He held the ladder so it stayed balanced and safe.
- The sculpture looks delicate, but it’s perfectly balanced.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The box is balanced on the chair.
- She stood balanced on one foot.
adjective
B2
property
5
evenly matched or evenly distributed
even; not too much on one side.
Padrão de uso:
[a] balanced [team/workload/mix]
Erro comum:
In competition, *balanced* does not necessarily mean 'tied'—it means neither side is much stronger.
Sinônimos
even (Short, common word; can sound less specific.)
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well-matched (Used especially for teams or opponents.)
Antônimos
lopsided (Strongly unequal; one side clearly dominates.)
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uneven (Not equally distributed.)
Colocações
balanced team
|balanced lineup
|balanced workload
|balanced schedule
|balanced mix
|balanced distribution
|balanced design
|balanced composition
|balanced portfolio
|balanced structure
Temas
work
|sports
|society
Exemplos
- It’s a balanced team, with strong defense and attack.
- We’re trying to create a more balanced workload across the group.
- The design feels balanced, with no single element taking over.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The game was balanced.
- We need a balanced mix of skills.
adjective
business
B2
state
6
financial totals equal; no deficit
with equal totals; not in deficit.
Padrão de uso:
[a] balanced [budget/account/ledger/books]
Erro comum:
A *balanced budget* means no deficit; it does not necessarily mean the budget is 'fair' or 'good'.
Sinônimos
reconciled (Often used when figures have been checked and match.)
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even (Informal in finance; means no net gain or loss.)
Antônimos
in deficit (Spending is greater than income.)
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overdrawn (Account has less than zero available.)
Colocações
balanced budget
|balanced account
|balanced books
|balanced ledger
|balanced accounts
|balanced finances
|balanced statement
|balanced balance sheet
|keep the books balanced
|a balanced figure
Temas
money
|business
Exemplos
- The city is required to submit a balanced budget each year.
- By the end of the month, her accounts were balanced.
- The auditor confirmed that the books were balanced.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We need a balanced budget.
- Her account is balanced now.
adjective
technical
B2
property
7
correctly matched in a chemical equation
correct because both sides match in atoms.
Padrão de uso:
[a] balanced [chemical equation]
Erro comum:
In chemistry, *balanced* refers to atom counts, not to having equal numbers of molecules.
Sinônimos
correct (General word; does not specify the chemistry rule.)
Antônimos
unbalanced (Atom counts do not match on both sides.)
Colocações
balanced equation
|balanced chemical equation
|balanced reaction
|properly balanced
|balance the equation
|balanced half-equations
|balanced formula
|balanced stoichiometry
|balanced coefficients
|a balanced reaction equation
Temas
education
|science
Exemplos
- Make sure the chemical equation is balanced before you move on.
- The equation isn’t balanced because oxygen atoms don’t match.
- Once it’s balanced, you can calculate the quantities.
Exemplos para estudantes
- This equation is balanced.
- I balanced the chemical equation.
adjective
technical
C1
property
8
adjusted so levels are even
set so the left and right (or parts) are even.
Padrão de uso:
[a] balanced [sound/mix/audio]
Erro comum:
In audio, *balanced* usually means evenly set, not 'good quality' in general.
Sinônimos
even (General word; less technical.)
Antônimos
uneven (One side or part is noticeably stronger.)
Colocações
balanced sound
|balanced mix
|balanced audio
|balanced levels
|balanced output
|balanced signal
|well-balanced mix
|balanced headphones
|balanced line
|balanced stereo image
Temas
music
|technology
|media
Exemplos
- The vocals sit nicely in a balanced mix.
- Her headphones sounded unbalanced until she fixed the settings.
- The engineer aimed for a balanced stereo image.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The sound is balanced now.
Verbo
B1
action
9
kept steady in a position
put or hold something so it does not fall.
Padrão de uso:
balanced [something] on [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use *balanced* without an object; in this verb sense, it usually needs what you balanced.
Sinônimos
steadied (Emphasizes stopping movement or shaking.)
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supported (Focuses on holding up the weight.)
Antônimos
dropped (Let it fall.)
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tipped (Made it lean so it might fall.)
Colocações
balanced a tray
|balanced the box
|balanced a book on his head
|balanced on one foot
|balanced carefully
|balanced it on
|balanced the load
|balanced the pole
|balanced the ladder
|balanced the stack
Temas
daily_life
Exemplos
- He balanced the tray on his fingertips as he walked.
- She balanced a book on her head during the exercise.
- The child balanced on one foot for a few seconds.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He balanced the glass on the table edge.
Verbo
B2
action
10
made two amounts equal or offset
made totals match, or compared two things to decide.
Padrão de uso:
balanced [something] against [something]
Erro comum:
With *against*, *balanced* means 'weighed/compared', not physical balance.
Sinônimos
reconciled (Used especially for making financial figures match.)
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weighed (Emphasizes careful comparison before deciding.)
Antônimos
ignored (Did not consider the opposing factor.)
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miscalculated (Got the totals wrong so they did not match.)
Colocações
balanced the accounts
|balanced the budget
|balanced costs against benefits
|balanced risk against reward
|balanced work and family
|balanced priorities
|balanced the figures
|balanced the books
|balanced pros and cons
|balanced competing demands
Temas
business
|money
|decision_making
Exemplos
- The accountant balanced the accounts at the end of the quarter.
- She balanced the risks against the potential rewards.
- They balanced cost and quality when choosing a supplier.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I balanced the pros and cons.
- He balanced the budget.
Gramática
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Sílabas e tonicidade
bal - anced (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: balanced
Família de palavras
Expressões
balanced approach
1/bˈælənst əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
method considering different needs
a sensible method that is not extreme.
Exemplos
- We need a balanced approach to remote work.
- The teacher takes a balanced approach to discipline.
- A balanced approach can protect both growth and safety.
balanced budget
1/bˈælənst bˈʌd͡ʒɪt/
fixed phrase
business
spending equals income
a budget with no deficit.
Exemplos
- The school is required to present a balanced budget.
- They raised fees to achieve a balanced budget.
- A balanced budget can be politically difficult during a recession.
balanced diet
1/bˈælənst dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
eating all needed nutrients in right amounts
Eating different types of food in the right amounts to be healthy.
Exemplos
- A balanced diet is important for children’s growth.
- She tries to maintain a balanced diet even when traveling.
balanced diet
1/bˈælənst dˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
healthy mix of foods
a healthy way of eating with a good mix of foods.
Exemplos
- Doctors recommend a balanced diet and regular exercise.
- After the holidays, he tried to get back to a balanced diet.
- A balanced diet can help you feel more energetic.
balanced equation
1/bˈælənst ɪkwˈeɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
chemical equation with matching atoms
a chemical equation where both sides match.
Exemplos
- The homework asks you to write a balanced equation for the reaction.
- Check whether your equation is balanced before submitting it.
- A balanced equation conserves mass in the reaction.
balanced view
1/bˈælənst vjˈu/
fixed phrase
opinion considering both sides
a fair opinion that looks at both sides.
Exemplos
- Reading different sources can help you form a balanced view.
- He tried to take a balanced view of the disagreement.
- The book offers a balanced view of the period.
well-balanced
1/wˈɛl bˈælənst/
fixed phrase
having a good overall balance
balanced in a good way.
Exemplos
- It’s a well-balanced meal with plenty of vegetables and protein.
- She gave a well-balanced argument for both sides.
- The team is well balanced, with strong players in every position.