What are the definitions of “weigh in”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Have a certain weight ( in sports like boxing ).
The champion WEIGHED IN at 120 kilos.
- 2Enter an argument forcefully.
He disliked the plan and WEIGHED IN with some heavy criticism.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “weigh in”?
The most common meaning of the phrasal verb weigh in is to have a certain weight, especially in sports like boxing or wrestling. It is used when athletes are weighed before a competition to ensure they meet the required weight class.
What are the different verb forms of “weigh in”?
| Root Verb | weigh in |
| Third Person Singular Present | weighs in |
| Present Participle | weighing in |
| Simple Past | weighed in |
| Past Participle | weighed in |
Example
The boxer weighed in at 75 kilograms.
Example
She weighs in at 60 kilograms for the competition.
Example
He is weighing in before the wrestling match.
Example
Yesterday, the athlete weighed in at 80 kilograms.
Example
The competitors had weighed in before the race started.
What kind of phrasal verb is “weigh in”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Intransitive verb
“weigh in” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.
Example
The wrestler weighed in before the match.
Example
She weighed in at 55 kilograms for the competition.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“weigh in” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The wrestler weighed in before the match.
Example
She weighed in at 55 kilograms for the competition.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “weigh in”?
Weigh-in
A pre-competition event where athletes are weighed to ensure they meet the required weight class.
Example
The official weigh-in for the boxing match will take place tomorrow.
Good things to know
Does “weigh in” have an informal or formal tone?
Weigh in is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both informal and formal contexts. It is commonly used in everyday conversations, especially when discussing sports or giving opinions on various topics.
