Meaning of the word counterbalance in English
What does counterbalance mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
counterbalance
US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚˌbæl.əns/
UK /ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/
Verb
to have an equal but opposite effect on something so that it does not have too much of a particular characteristic:
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The ugliness of the resort is counterbalanced by the excellence of the skiing.
Noun
something that has an equal but opposite effect on something so that it does not have too much of a particular characteristic:
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Her calm nature served as a natural counterbalance to his excitable personality.