weighs

[weɪz]

weighs Definition

• 1. to have a specified weight
• 2. to measure the weight of something

Using weighs: Examples

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

• Example

  The package weighs five pounds.

• Example

  Can you weigh this apple for me?

• Example

  The truck weighs more than ten tons.

weighs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for weighs

• measures
• quantifies
• determines

Phrases with weighs

• weigh anchor

  to raise the anchor of a ship off the sea bottom in preparation for sailing

  Example

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

• weigh down

  to burden or oppress someone or something with a heavy weight or load

  Example

  The stress of his job was weighing him down.

• weigh in

  to be weighed, especially before or after an athletic event

  Example

  The boxers weighed in before the fight.

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Summary: weighs in Brief

'Weighs' [weɪz] is a verb that means to have a specified weight or to measure the weight of something. It is often used in contexts related to physical objects, such as packages, trucks, and apples. 'Weighs' also appears in phrases like 'weigh anchor,' which means to raise the anchor of a ship, and 'weigh down,' which means to burden or oppress someone or something with a heavy weight or load.