weigh

[weɪ]

weigh Definition

• 1. to find out how heavy something is, using scales
• 2. to have a particular weight
• 3. to consider and compare the importance or value of different things

Using weigh: Examples

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

• Example

  I weighed myself this morning and I've lost two pounds.

• Example

  The package weighs 5 kilograms.

• Example

  We need to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

• Example

  Her opinion weighs heavily in our discussions.

• Example

  The judge will weigh the evidence before making a ruling.

weigh Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for weigh

• measure
• quantify
• assess
• evaluate
• consider

Antonyms for weigh

• disregard
• ignore

Phrases with weigh

• weigh in

  to be weighed, especially before a competition or event

  Example

  All boxers must weigh in before the fight.

• weigh down

  to make someone feel worried, unhappy, or burdened

  Example

  The stress of the job was weighing her down.

• 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.

Origins of weigh

from Old English 'wegan', meaning 'to carry'

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Summary: weigh in Brief

The verb 'weigh' [weɪ] has three main meanings: to find out how heavy something is, to have a particular weight, and to consider and compare the importance or value of different things. It can be used in phrases like 'weigh in,' which means to be weighed before a competition, and 'weigh down,' which means to make someone feel burdened. 'Weigh' is often used formally to mean assess or evaluate.