Balance vs Equilibrium vs Stability

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Balance

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1noun

Equilibrium

FormellTop 3.000 (häufig)B1

Stability

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1noun
Am formellsten: EquilibriumAm häufigsten: Balance
 BalanceEquilibriumStability
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈbæləns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbæləns/"]/🇬🇧 //ˌiːkwɪˈlɪbriəm//🇺🇸 //ˌikwəˈlɪbriəm//🇬🇧 /["/stəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/stəˈbɪləti/"]/
BedeutungTo make things even or equal.A state where things are balanced or stable.The state of being steady and not likely to change.
BeispielShe found it difficult to maintain her balance while walking on the tightrope.The ecosystem maintains a delicate **equilibrium** between predator and prey.The stability of the bridge was tested under extreme weather conditions.
RegisterNeutralFormellNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB1B1C1
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationenchanging, shifting, military, affect, change, shift, change, shift, swing, the balance of advantage, the balance of forces, the balance of power, excellent, good, poor, have, affect, improve, beam, off balance, a sense of balance, account, bank, cash, have, ask for, request, the balance of payments, the balance of trade, account, bank, cash, have, ask for, request, the balance of payments, the balance of tradechemical equilibrium, reach equilibrium, state of equilibriumgreater, increased, relative, degree, level, achieve, bring, ensure, a lack of stability, peace and stability, a period of stability
Antonymeimbalance, disparityimbalance, disequilibriuminstability, unsteadiness, insecurity
Häufige Fehler'Balancing' used incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb., Mixing up 'balance' with 'equilibrium'., Saying 'balance of' instead of 'balance in'.Confused with 'equal'—equilibrium means balance, not just sameness., Incorrectly used to describe temporary situations., Assuming it only applies to physical states, ignoring its metaphorical uses.Confused with 'stabilize' (verb form)., Incorrectly using 'stability' as a verb., Assuming it only applies to physical objects.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'balance' when discussing equal distribution of weight or resources. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings, but can sound awkward in very casual conversations.Commonly used in scientific contexts, especially in physics and chemistry. It's less appropriate in casual conversations. In business, it can refer to a balanced market.Use 'stability' when discussing reliability or calmness, such as in politics or structures. Avoid in overly casual conversation.

Häufige Fragen: Balance vs Equilibrium vs Stability

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Balance, Equilibrium und Stability?

Balance: To make things even or equal. Equilibrium: A state where things are balanced or stable. Stability: The state of being steady and not likely to change.

Was ist formeller: Balance, Equilibrium und Stability?

Equilibrium ist davon am formellsten.

Was ist häufiger: Balance, Equilibrium und Stability?

Balance ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Balance, Equilibrium und Stability?

Stability ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Balance, Equilibrium und Stability auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Balance: B1, Equilibrium: B1, Stability: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Balance: She found it difficult to maintain her balance while walking on the tightrope. Equilibrium: The ecosystem maintains a delicate **equilibrium** between predator and prey. Stability: The stability of the bridge was tested under extreme weather conditions.

Kann ich Balance, Equilibrium und Stability austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Balance, Equilibrium und Stability sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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