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rebalance

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌriːˈbæləns//

KK: /riˈbæləns/

verb
Definition

To adjust something again to achieve a better balance or distribution.


Example

The company decided to rebalance its investment portfolio to reduce risk.


Tense Forms

Past: rebalanced

Past Participle: rebalanced


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been feeling a bit out of balance lately.
Sloth B
Maybe you need to rebalance your priorities.
Sloth A
That's a good idea; I should focus more on what really matters.
Sloth B
Exactly! It can really help clear your mind.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
readjust
reorganize
redistribute
Antonyms
unbalance
disrupt
destabilize
Root Explanation

Rebalance → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "balance" (from Old French *balance*, meaning to weigh or equilibrium). The word "rebalance" means to restore balance or equilibrium again.

Memory Tip

Think of restoring balance 'again' ('re-') — that's why rebalance means to bring balance back.

Visually Confused Words
prebalance
balance
realliance
reliance
balancer
balanced
resemblance
relace
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