weigh (Meaning)
weigh (v)
have a certain weight
show consideration for; take into account
determine the weight of
have weight; have import, carry weight
to be oppressive or burdensome
weigh (n.)
A corruption of Way, used only in the phrase under weigh.
A certain quantity estimated by weight; an English measure of weight. See Wey.
weigh (v. t.)
To bear up; to raise; to lift into the air; to swing up; as, to weigh anchor.
To examine by the balance; to ascertain the weight of, that is, the force with which a thing tends to the center of the earth; to determine the heaviness, or quantity of matter of; as, to weigh sugar; to weigh gold.
To be equivalent to in weight; to counterbalance; to have the heaviness of.
To pay, allot, take, or give by weight.
To examine or test as if by the balance; to ponder in the mind; to consider or examine for the purpose of forming an opinion or coming to a conclusion; to estimate deliberately and maturely; to balance.
To consider as worthy of notice; to regard.
weigh (v. i.)
To have weight; to be heavy.
To be considered as important; to have weight in the intellectual balance.
To bear heavily; to press hard.
To judge; to estimate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of weigh
weigh Sentence Examples
- The package weighs 5 pounds, which is too heavy to carry.
- The doctor carefully weighs the baby to monitor their growth.
- The merchant uses a scale to weigh the produce to determine its price.
- The jeweler weighs the necklace to estimate its value.
- The engineer weighs the options before making a decision.
- The health enthusiast weighs themselves regularly to track their progress.
- The athlete weighs the barbell to ensure they are lifting an appropriate weight.
- The chef weighs the ingredients precisely to create a perfect dish.
- The farmer weighs the hay to determine the amount needed to feed their livestock.
- The philanthropist weighs the impact of their donations to ensure they are making a meaningful difference.
FAQs About the word weigh
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The package weighs 5 pounds, which is too heavy to carry.
The doctor carefully weighs the baby to monitor their growth.
The merchant uses a scale to weigh the produce to determine its price.
The jeweler weighs the necklace to estimate its value.
