balance
noun/ˈbæləns/
Frequency rank: #1,319 most common English word
Meaning
A steady, even position; or a state in which different things are equal.
Example sentence
She struggled to maintain her balance on the narrow beam.
Synonyms & related words
- stability
- equilibrium
- steadiness
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