[{"word":"balances","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Mental equilibrium; mental health; calmness, a state of remaining clear-headed and unperturbed.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Something of equal weight used to provide equilibrium; counterweight.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Blair thought he could provide a useful balance to Bush's policies."},{"definition":"A pair of scales.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"Awareness of both viewpoints or matters; neutrality; rationality; objectivity.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The overall result of conflicting forces, opinions etc.; the influence which ultimately \"weighs\" more than others.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I think the balance of opinion is that we should get out while we're ahead."},{"definition":"Apparent harmony in art (between differing colours, sounds, etc.).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A list accounting for the debits on one side, and for the credits on the other.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The result of such a procedure; the difference between credit and debit of an account.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I just need to nip to a bank and check my balance."},{"definition":"A device used to regulate the speed of a watch, clock etc.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The remainder.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The balance of the agreement remains in effect."},{"definition":"Libra.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":["equilibrium","account","scales","weighbridge","weighing machine","disinterest","even-handedness","fairness","impartiality","neutrality","nonpartisanship"],"antonyms":["imbalance","nonequilibrium","unbalance","bias","favor","favour","partiality","partisanship","prejudice","unfairness"]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To make (concepts) agree.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee."},{"definition":"To compare in relative force, importance, value, etc.; to estimate.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(dancing) To move toward, and then back from, reciprocally.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"to balance partners"},{"definition":"To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"to balance the boom mainsail"},{"definition":"To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"This final payment, or credit, balances the account."},{"definition":"To be in equilibrium.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To have matching credits and debits.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To weigh in a balance.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To hesitate or fluctuate.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/balance","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/balances"]}]