weighed

[weɪd]

weighed Definition

• 1. to find out how heavy something is, using scales
• 2. to have a specified weight
• 3. to carefully consider and compare different things in order to make a decision

Using weighed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "weighed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I weighed the package and it was over 2 kilograms.

• Example

  The elephant weighed more than 5000 pounds.

• Example

  She weighed her options before making a decision.

• Example

  The pros and cons of the situation were weighed carefully.

weighed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for weighed

• measure
• quantify
• assess
• evaluate
• consider

Antonyms for weighed

• disregard
• ignore

Phrases with weighed

• weigh anchor

  to raise the anchor of a ship so that it can sail away

  Example

  The captain ordered the crew to weigh anchor and set sail.

• weigh down

  to make someone feel worried or unhappy

  Example

  The stress of the job was weighing him down.

• weigh in

  to be weighed, especially before a competition

  Example

  The boxers weighed in before the fight.

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Summary: weighed in Brief

The verb 'weighed' [weɪd] has three main meanings: to find out how heavy something is, to have a specified weight, and to carefully consider and compare different things in order to make a decision. It can be used in phrases like 'weigh anchor,' meaning to raise the anchor of a ship, and 'weigh down,' meaning to make someone feel worried or unhappy.