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Meaning & Definition of Weigh in English

English

Weigh

Pronunciation:

/weɪ/

Part of Speech:

verb

Meaning and Definition of Weigh

1. Primary Definition

to measure the weight of something

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: to determine the heaviness of an object.

    Example Sentence: She used a scale to weigh the ingredients for the recipe.

  • Definition: to consider carefully, especially in terms of pros and cons.

    Example Sentence: You should weigh your options before making a decision.

  • Definition: to have a specified weight.

    Example Sentence: This package weighs five kilograms.

  • Definition: to influence or affect heavily.

    Example Sentence: His opinion will weigh heavily on the final decision.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'weghen', from Old English 'wēgan' meaning 'to carry, to weigh'.

Synonyms

measure | evaluate | consider | assess

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • weigh one's words: to be cautious about what one says.
  • weigh in: to give one's opinion or take part in a discussion.
  • weigh heavily on: to have a significant impact or burden.
  • light as a feather: has very little weight.

Translations

  • Spanish: pesar
  • French: peser
  • German: wiegen
  • Russian: весить

Related Words

  • weight: the measure of how heavy something is.
  • scale: an instrument for measuring weight.
  • mass: the quantity of matter in a body.

Slang Meanings of weigh

  • Meaning: to consider the significance of something.

    Example Sentence: I'm weighing my options on whether to buy a new car.

  • Meaning: to influence by the weight of an argument or feeling.

    Example Sentence: Her experience really weighs in on this issue.