# balance vs balanced

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### balance
*noun · IPA /ˈbæləns/ · frequency rank #1,782*
A state in which opposing forces harmonise; equilibrium.

### balanced
*verb · IPA /ˈbælənst/ · frequency rank #5,292*
simple past and past participle of balance

## Source
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