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balance

ˈbæləns

noun

równowaga

ruvˈnɔvaɡa· rzeczownik
Also
saldo(n)
Definition

An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady, or a state where different things are equal or in correct proportions.

Examples
He lost his balance and fell.
Stracił równowagę i upadł.
It's important to find a balance between work and leisure.
Ważne jest, aby znaleźć równowagę między pracą a wypoczynkiem.
Synonyms
equilibriumstabilityharmony
Collocations
lose balancework-life balancebank balance

verb

równoważyć

ruvˈnɔvaʐɨt͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
bilansować
Definition

To keep or put something in a steady position so that it does not fall, or to make things equal or proportionate.

Examples
She can balance a book on her head.
Ona potrafi zrównoważyć książkę na głowie.
You need to balance your diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Musisz zbilansować swoją dietę dużą ilością owoców i warzyw.
Synonyms
stabilizeequalizecounterbalance
Collocations
balance the booksbalance the budgetbalance work and life
Word forms
balancedpast simplebalancespluralbalancingpresent participle
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