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
    1. A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.
    2. Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.
    3. Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.
    4. A pair of scales.
    5. Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.
    6. The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately "weighs" more than others.
    7. Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).
    8. A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.
    9. The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.
    10. A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.
    11. The remainder.
    12. Libra.
  • verb
    1. To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
    2. To make (concepts) agree.
    3. To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
    4. To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.
    5. (dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.
    6. To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.
    7. To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
    8. To be in equilibrium.
    9. To have matching credits and debits.
    10. To weigh in a balance.
    11. 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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