outweigh

[aʊtˈweɪ]

outweigh Definition

• 1. be heavier, greater, or more significant than something else
• 2. consider (one thing) to be more important than another

Using outweigh: Examples

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

• Example

  The benefits of this plan outweigh the risks.

• Example

  The advantages of living in the city far outweigh the disadvantages.

• Example

  Her experience outweighs his qualifications for the job.

outweigh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outweigh

• outbalance
• overbalance
• overweigh
• preponderate
• dominate

Antonyms for outweigh

• underweigh
• underbalance

Phrases with outweigh

• outweigh the costs

  to be worth more than the amount of money that is spent or lost

  Example

  The benefits of this project will outweigh the costs in the long run.

• outweigh the benefits

  to be less valuable or important than the disadvantages

  Example

  The risks of this investment outweigh the benefits.

• outweigh in importance

  to be considered more important than something else

  Example

  In this case, safety concerns outweighed economic considerations.

Origins of outweigh

from 'out' + 'weigh', meaning 'to weigh more than'

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Summary: outweigh in Brief

The verb 'outweigh' [aʊtˈweɪ] means to be heavier, greater, or more significant than something else. It can also mean to consider one thing to be more important than another. Examples include 'The benefits of this plan outweigh the risks.' and 'Her experience outweighs his qualifications for the job.' Phrases like 'outweigh the costs' and 'outweigh the benefits' are common, as well as 'outweigh in importance,' which means to be considered more important than something else.