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counterbalance

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counterbalance /ˈkaʊntɚˌbæləns/ verb
counterbalances; counterbalanced; counterbalancing
counterbalance
/ˈkaʊntɚˌbæləns/
verb
counterbalances; counterbalanced; counterbalancing
Learner's definition of COUNTERBALANCE
[+ object] formal
: to have an effect that is opposite but equal to (something) : to balance (something) by being opposite使平衡;抗衡;抵消

— counterbalance

noun, plural counterbalances [count]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 18862 COCA: 17725

counterbalance

1 of 2

noun

coun·​ter·​bal·​ance ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌba-lən(t)s How to pronounce counterbalance (audio)
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈba-
1
: a weight that balances another
2
: a force or influence that offsets or checks an opposing force

counterbalance

2 of 2

verb

coun·​ter·​bal·​ance ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈba-lən(t)s How to pronounce counterbalance (audio)
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌba-
counterbalanced; counterbalancing; counterbalances

transitive verb

1
: to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force
2
: to equip with counterbalances

Example Sentences

Noun charitable giving is usually a good counterbalance to the self-indulgent commercialism of the Christmas season Verb The author's wry humor counterbalances the book's serious subject matter. a hearty dinner might counterbalance missing lunch
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
China policy is leveraging the U.S.’s extensive alliance network as a counterbalance to Beijing. Charles Hutzler, WSJ, 5 Aug. 2022 His comments came as the US redoubles efforts to strengthen its relationships with Pacific nations as a counterbalance to China, which is trying to expand its presence and influence in the region. Lolita C. Baldor, BostonGlobe.com, 24 July 2022 By removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the Amazon serves as a powerful counterbalance to all the carbon being released and slows the pace of global warming. Kasha Patel, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 By removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the Amazon serves as a powerful counterbalance to all the carbon being released and slows the pace of global warming. Gabriela Sá Pessoa And Kasha Patel, Anchorage Daily News, 8 July 2022 In a draft awash in high-profile teenage prospects, Williams offers a counterbalance. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 18 June 2022 At Nudibranch, walnuts are swapped for jazzy gems of granola that start off faintly sweet before crackling into heat and funk, a counterbalance to the richness of the aioli-coated shrimp. Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 10 June 2022 Another counterbalance to the virtualization and dispersion trends are shared workspaces that provide in-person teams with access to expensive equipment: places like MassRobotics, Greentown Labs, and The Engine. Scott Kirsner, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022 Inhale, brace your abdomen and lower into a squat with your arms out in front at shoulder distance for counterbalance. Dana Santas, CNN, 19 Apr. 2022
Verb
Tree-planting projects have sprung up across the continent, such as in Lufasi Park in Nigeria or Mozambique's mangrove restoration projects, mostly from private investors looking to counterbalance their own polluting activities. Wanjohi Kabukuru, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 The humor goes from charcoal to obsidian to coal black, though the gorgeous setting on Dublin's rustic, rocky coast helps counterbalance all the darkness. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2022 However, the firm increased its provisions in the first quarter of 2022 to counterbalance the higher credit risks. Trefis Team, Forbes, 15 July 2022 The brewery released the beer days before Finland and Sweden submitted their applications to join NATO, an alliance of 30 countries originally formed in 1949 to counterbalance the power of the Soviet Union. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 20 May 2022 The point of this change isn’t purely to buff him or counterbalance the nerfs. Kris Holt, Forbes, 5 May 2022 But following a diplomatic conflict between Beijing and Moscow in the 1960s -- known as the Sino-Soviet split -- relations between the PRC and the US began to thaw to counterbalance the Soviet Union. Jessie Yeung, Nectar Gan And Steven Jiang, CNN, 24 May 2022 The series, which isn’t shy about featuring full-frontal male nudity, is part of a female-focused roster of originals at the streamer that helps counterbalance the often male-leaning roster of HBO comedies and dramas. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2022 The lip oils' signature fragrances include 8 percent precious sandalwood, which is used to counterbalance their otherwise fruity notes. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of counterbalance was circa 1611
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 18862 COCA: 17725

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