Balance/ˈbæləns/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use Used metaphorically to describe a state of emotional or mental stability. After a rough week, she found her balance through meditation. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Stability Relates to physical stability; often used in sports or physical activities. Gymnasts must have great balance to perform on the beam. Pro Tip 3/3Common Expressions 'Off balance' means unprepared or surprised, not just physically unsteady. The sudden question caught her off balance.