balance
gb/bˈæləns/ us/bˈæləns/
A2
Ingles
~ 1200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
state
1
Ability to stay upright
When you can stand or move without falling.
Padron ng paggamit:
to keep/lose/regain [one's] balance
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'balance' (the ability to stay steady) with 'equilibrium' in scientific contexts, which is less common in daily speech.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stability (Refers broadly to firmness and steadiness, not only physical balance.)
Mga kasalungat
instability (Describes a lack of steadiness or tendency to fall.)
Mga kolokasyon
keep balance
|lose balance
|regain balance
|maintain balance
|good balance
Mga tema
daily life
|sports
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She lost her balance and fell off the step.
- Gymnasts need excellent balance to perform on the beam.
- I put my arms out to keep my balance on the ice.
- He stumbled but quickly regained his balance.
- The child stood on one foot to test his balance.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I lost my balance and fell.
- He has good balance when he rides a bike.
- Hold my hand to keep your balance.
- The cat has great balance on the wall.
Pangngalan
B1
state
2
State of equality between things
When different things have the same importance, amount, or strength.
Padron ng paggamit:
a balance between [thing] and [thing]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'balance' here with 'compromise', which involves giving up something, while 'balance' means equal importance or proportion.
Mga kasingkahulugan
equilibrium (More formal or scientific term for a stable state of equality.)
Mga kasalungat
imbalance (A lack of equality or proportion between elements.)
Mga kolokasyon
work-life balance
|strike a balance
|delicate balance
|maintain balance
|find a balance
Mga tema
daily life
|philosophy
|work
|core_vocabulary
|science
Mga Halimbawa
- It's important to keep a healthy work-life balance.
- The new law seeks a balance between freedom and security.
- We must strike a balance between cost and quality.
- Nature maintains a delicate balance between species.
- Her life lacked balance after she started working long hours.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I need a better balance between work and rest.
- We try to keep a balance in our diet.
- He found a good balance between study and play.
- The teacher wants a balance of speaking and listening in class.
Pangngalan
A2
quantity
3
Money remaining in account
The money left in your bank account, or the amount you still need to pay.
Padron ng paggamit:
the balance of [account/payment]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'balance' with 'budget'; 'balance' is the amount currently available or owed, while 'budget' is a spending plan.
Mga kasingkahulugan
remainder (General term for what is left, not specific to money.)
Mga kasalungat
debt (An amount of money owed, often when the account is negative.)
Mga kolokasyon
account balance
|outstanding balance
|check balance
|pay off balance
Mga tema
business
|finance
|daily life
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- You should check your account balance regularly.
- The outstanding balance must be paid by the end of the month.
- After paying the bill, she had a small balance left in her account.
- Your current balance is $245.50.
- He transferred the remaining balance to his savings account.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I checked my bank balance today.
- My account balance is low.
- Please pay the full balance by Monday.
- She has a big balance on her credit card.
Pandiwa
A2
action
4
Keep something steady and upright
To hold or place something so it does not fall.
Padron ng paggamit:
to balance [something] on [something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
steady (Means to make or keep steady, but not necessarily about preventing falling.)
Mga kasalungat
tip over (To fall or cause to fall from an upright position.)
Mga kolokasyon
balance carefully
|balance on one foot
|balance a tray
Mga tema
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She balanced the tray on one hand.
- He balanced the ladder against the wall.
- The acrobat balanced on the tightrope with ease.
- Can you balance this book on your head?
- He balanced his bike while waiting at the traffic light.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I can balance a ball on my finger.
- He balanced the cup on the table edge.
- She balanced on one leg for ten seconds.
- They balanced the box on a chair.
Pandiwa
B1
action
5
Make things equal or fair
To make two or more things have the same importance or amount.
Padron ng paggamit:
to balance [thing] with [thing]
Mga kasingkahulugan
reconcile (More formal; often used for making different ideas or accounts agree.)
Mga kasalungat
favor (To give more importance to one side than another.)
Mga kolokasyon
balance work and family
|balance needs and resources
Mga tema
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She tries to balance her career with raising children.
- We must balance economic growth with environmental protection.
- The manager balanced the budget by cutting costs.
- He balanced his time between work and hobbies.
- They are balancing tradition with modern needs.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I want to balance work and play.
- She balances school with sports.
- We need to balance cost and quality.
- He balances study with rest.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
balance
IPA
GB/bˈæləns/
US/bˈæləns/
Mga pantig at diin
bal - ance (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: balance
- Plural: balance, balances
Verb
- Base: balance
- 3rd Person Singular: balances
- Present Participle: balancing
- Past: balanced
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
hang in the balance
1/hˈæŋ ˈɪn ðə bˈæləns/
idiom
Be at serious risk until decided
To be in danger of failing until something is decided.
Mga Halimbawa
- The team's hopes hang in the balance before the final match.
- Peace talks hang in the balance after recent violence.
in the balance
1/ˈɪn ðə bˈæləns/
idiom
Uncertain and at risk until decided
Not yet decided and could end well or badly.
Mga Halimbawa
- His future with the company hangs in the balance.
- The game was in the balance until the last minute.
keep your balance
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Stay steady without falling over
To stay standing without falling down.
Mga Halimbawa
- It's hard to keep your balance on ice skates.
- He kept his balance despite the strong wind.
strike a balance
1/stɹˈaɪk ə bˈæləns/
idiom
Find middle point between extremes
To find a way to have two different things in equal amounts or importance.
Mga Halimbawa
- Parents must strike a balance between discipline and freedom.
- We need to strike a balance between spending and saving.
throw someone off balance
1/θɹˈoʊ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔf bˈæləns/
idiom
Cause loss of steadiness suddenly
To make someone lose their physical stability or feel surprised and confused.
Mga Halimbawa
- The sudden question threw her off balance.
- The push threw him off balance and he fell.