balance
B1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ˈbæləns/US /ˈbæləns/
Meaning
noun
a situation in which different things exist in equal, correct or good amounts
“This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions.”
verb
to put your body or something else into a position where it is steady and does not fall
“balance on something, How long can you balance on one leg?”
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