Balance
Syllable division: bal·ance
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈbæl.əns/ US: /ˈbæl.əns/
Balance as a Noun:
#1 Meaning: To equally separate the weight of someone/something so that it can be kept in one position or managed while moving.
Example: John decided to do a backflip but he lost his balance and fell on his back.
#2 Meaning: The money that someone has in their bank account.
Example: My bank balance is looking a bit low this time of the month.
Balance as a Verb:
#1 Meaning: Giving an equal amount of importance, time, money, etc. to several things for it to be successful.
Example: It is difficult to balance work and fun on weekends.
#2 Meaning: When something is being put/held in position so that it does not fall.
Example: The teacher tried to balance all the books while walking to her car.
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For me, live balance is a harmonious blend of occupational, familial, social, and leisure pursuits.
I like your sentence Ligia!
You can also say: I think that live balance is a harmonious blend of occupational, familial, social, and leisure pursuits.
I lost my balance, I fell and I broke my arm.
Oh, I am sorry about that, Calin!
Well done Calin!
You can also say: When I lost my balance, I fell and broke my arm,
I try to be in balance every day with protein, carbs and fat that I eat for a healthy life.
Good sentence Mary!
Try saying: I try to follow a healthy diet by balancing the protein, carbs and fat that I eat daily.
Thank you!
I always balance between what I need and what I can afford
Well done Roland!
Try saying: I always try to find a balance between what I need and what I can afford.
My absence balance shows me 32 days off for this year.