B2
balance vs balanced vs compare
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| balanceverb/ˈbæl.əns/ | Meaning to keep something steady without falling, or to give the right amount of attention to different things | Goes with balance work and family | Example It's hard to balance work and family when you have a new baby. |
| balancedadjective/ˈbæl.ənst/ | Meaning having different parts in the right amounts, or fair because it considers all sides | Goes with balanced diet | Example A balanced diet includes vegetables, protein and a little sugar. |
| compareverb/kəmˈper/ | Meaning To look at two or more things to see how they are alike or different. | Goes with — | Example Before buying a laptop, I always compare prices in several shops. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A life makes you happier.