Synonyms for Balance

Synonyms for (noun) Balance

Synonyms: balance

Definition: a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity

Similar words: scale, weighing machine

Definition: a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass


Synonyms: balance, balance wheel

Definition: a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat

Similar words: wheel

Definition: a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)


Synonyms: counterbalance, counterpoise, counterweight, equaliser, equalizer, balance

Definition: a weight that balances another weight

Similar words: weight

Definition: an artifact that is heavy


Synonyms: symmetricalness, symmetry, correspondence, balance

Definition: (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

Similar words: spatial property, spatiality

Definition: any property relating to or occupying space


Synonyms: balance, proportion, proportionality

Definition: harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)

Usage: in all perfectly beautiful objects there is found the opposition of one part to another and a reciprocal balance- John Ruskin

Similar words: placement, arrangement

Definition: the spatial property of the way in which something is placed

Usage: the arrangement of the furniture; the placement of the chairs


Synonyms: Libra, Libra the Balance, Libra the Scales, Balance

Definition: the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22

Similar words: planetary house, sign, sign of the zodiac, star sign, house, mansion

Definition: (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided


Synonyms: Libra, Balance

Definition: (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra

Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual

Definition: a human being

Usage: there was too much for one person to do


Synonyms: balance

Definition: equality between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

Similar words: equality

Definition: the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status


Synonyms: balance

Definition: the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account

Similar words: difference, remainder

Definition: the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend


Synonyms: balance, residual, residue, residuum, rest, remainder

Definition: something left after other parts have been taken away

Usage: there was no remainder; he threw away the rest; he took what he wanted and I got the balance

Similar words: part, portion, constituent, component, component part

Definition: something determined in relation to something that includes it

Usage: he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself; I read a portion of the manuscript; the smaller component is hard to reach; the animal constituent of plankton


Synonyms: balance, counterbalance, equilibrium, equipoise

Definition: equality of distribution

Similar words: structure, construction

Definition: a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

Usage: the structure consisted of a series of arches; she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons


Synonyms: balance

Definition: a state of equilibrium

Similar words: equilibrium

Definition: a stable situation in which forces cancel one another


Synonyms for (verb) Balance

Synonyms: poise, balance

Definition: hold or carry in equilibrium

Similar words: carry, hold, bear

Definition: support or hold in a certain manner

Usage: She holds her head high; He carried himself upright


Synonyms: balance

Definition: compute credits and debits of an account

Similar words: account, calculate

Definition: keep an account of


Synonyms: balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize

Definition: bring into balance or equilibrium

Usage: She has to balance work and her domestic duties; balance the two weights

Similar words: match, fit

Definition: make correspond or harmonize

Usage: Match my sweater


Synonyms: balance

Definition: be in equilibrium

Usage: He was balancing on one foot

Similar words: be

Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer


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