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balanced

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbælənst/

balanced means: Having different parts in suitable amounts, or weight spread so that something stays steady.

adjective

RIGHT PROPORTIONSB1

Having different parts in suitable amounts, or weight spread so that something stays steady.

  • Eat a balanced diet.
  • The load must be balanced before lifting.
  • These meals are balanced and provide plenty of vitamins.

Similar words: well-proportioned

Opposites: unbalanced

Common phrases: balanced diet, balanced meal, balanced load

FAIR AND EVENB2

Fair to different sides, or having equal amounts on each side.

  • The report gives a balanced view.
  • We need a balanced discussion of the issue.
  • Her account was balanced and fair to both sides.

Similar words: fair, even, impartial

Opposites: biased, uneven

Common phrases: balanced view, balanced report, balanced account

Questions about balanced

What does balanced mean?

Having different parts in suitable amounts, or weight spread so that something stays steady.

What is balanced in other languages?

Türkçe: dengeli · Español: equilibrado · Français: équilibré · Deutsch: ausgewogen · Italiano: equilibrato · 日本語: バランスのとれた

How do you pronounce balanced?

It is pronounced /ˈbælənst/.

How do you use balanced in a sentence?

Eat a balanced diet. The load must be balanced before lifting.

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