balances
The word “balances” has 2 syllables: bal-ances
It's pronounced as /ˈbælənsɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for balances?
In the thesaurus, “balances” has 30 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for balances along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for balances
- adjust
- adjusts
- assess
- calculate
- correctives
- counters
- difference
- equalizes
- equates
- equity
- falters
- harmonize
- harmony
- hesitates
- meets
- offset
- offsets
- pays
- profit
- readjust
- remainders
- rests
- scales
- settles
- stability
- stabilize
- surplus
- tension
- vacillates
- weigh
Antonyms for balances
- advances
- bodies
- continues
- decides
- disequilibrates
- mains
- masses
- repudiates
- weights
Meanings of balances
- noun
- A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
- Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
- Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
- A pair of scales.
- Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
- The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
- Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
- A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
- The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
- A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
- The remainder.
- Libra.
- verb
- To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
- To make (concepts) agree.
- To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
- To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
- (dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
- To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
- To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
- To be in equilibrium.
- To have matching credits and debits.
- To weigh in a balance.
- To hesitate or fluctuate.
Example Sentences
- The accountant meticulously reviews the company's financial balances to ensure accuracy.
- Regular exercise balances physical health and mental well-being.
- She carefully balances her workload to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- The chef skillfully balances flavors to create a harmonious dish.
- Effective leadership balances authority with empathy and understanding.
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balances, such as: adjust, adjusts, advances, assess, bodies, calculate, continues.
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