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- 1. find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales: "weigh yourself on the day you begin the diet" Similar
- 2. assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action: "the consequences of the move would need to be very carefully weighed" Similar Opposite
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WEIGH definition: 1. to have a heaviness of a stated amount, or to measure the heaviness of an object: 2. (of…. Learn more.
The meaning of WEIGH is to ascertain the heaviness of by or as if by a balance. How to use weigh in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Weigh.
Weigh definition: to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device. See examples of WEIGH used in a sentence.
To weigh is all about judging; you could be seeing how heavy something is or if it is a good choice. You could weigh the tomatoes you're buying or weigh your options when applying to college.
9 meanings: 1. to measure the weight of 2. to have weight or be heavy 3. to apportion according to weight 4. to consider.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of weigh verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. If someone or something weighs a particular amount, this amount is how heavy they are. [...] 2. If you weigh something or someone, you measure how heavy they are. [...] 3. If you weigh the facts about a situation, you consider them very carefully before you make a decision, especially by comparing the various facts involved. [...] More.
WEIGH definition: 1. to have a weight of 200g/75 kg/10 stone, etc: 2. to measure how heavy someone or something is…. Learn more.
1. to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device. 2. to measure or apportion (a certain quantity of something) according to weight (usu. fol. by out): weighed out five pounds of sugar.
Verb. Noun. Idiom. Filter. verb. weighed, weighing, weighs. To determine the weight of by means of a scale or balance. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To be a burden; press or bear down. The theft weighed on my mind. Webster's New World. Weight. Webster's New World. To measure out, dole out, or apportion, by or as by weight.
