Question 1 · Quick check
counterbalance
CEFRB2
/ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns/
verb · noun
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To balance or reduce the effect of something with an opposite force.
- 02
verb
Extra detailA force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
Examples
I don't exercise enough to counterbalance the amount of calories I take in.
Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 5
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
noun
Extra meaningA weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
More examples
In contextArm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each other.
The defenders' knowledge of the terrain roughly counterbalances the attackers' superior equipment.
Still, a strong reluctance to re-enter a service from which he had been dismissed with contempt, almost counterbalanced these considerations.
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Origin
verb
From counter- + balance.