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balance out

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To attain balance through the contrasting or reciprocating effect of different elements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

  • If you consider all the negative and all the positive factors, it should balance out to something acceptable.

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To counteract with a contrasting element so as to achieve balance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • You can add some honey to balance out the sourness of the lemon.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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