Meaning of balance in English
US /ˈbæləns/ UK /ˈbæləns/
1. an instrument that is used for weighing two things
weigh in a balance
2. the condition in which two opposite sides or parts are the same weight
The two kids kept the seesaw in balance.
3. a situation in which different or opposite things are of equal importance or in correct proportions
We should maintain the environmental balance of the world.
US /ˈbæləns/ UK /ˈbæləns/
1. weigh two things against each other on scales
I balanced the meat that I just bought.
Try to balance the two sides of the scale.
3. make yourself or something else staying without falling to one side or the other
She tried to balance herself on the leg.