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weigh
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- pronunciation:
- weI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- weigh down
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
weighs, weighing, weighed |
| definition 1: |
to measure the heaviness of by using a scale or similar device.
The grocer weighed the cheese.
- similar words:
- gauge
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| definition 2: |
to separate or measure (an amount or portion) according to a particular weight (usu. fol. by "out").
She weighed out a pound of fudge.- similar words:
- measure, mete
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| definition 3: |
to ponder carefully before making a decision.
I'm weighing the consequences.- synonyms:
- consider, contemplate, deliberate, ponder
- similar words:
- assess, balance, calculate, cogitate, entertain, evaluate, mull, ruminate, study
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| related words: |
assess, calculate, chew, entertain, evaluate, judge, regard, study, view |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to have weight or a particular amount of weight.
I weigh a lot more than I did last year.
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| definition 2: |
to be considered important or influential.
Reports of the crime weighed against her.- synonyms:
- carry weight
- similar words:
- bulk, figure
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| definition 3: |
to burden; oppress (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
Feelings of guilt weighed on him.- similar words:
- prey
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| related words: |
bulk, count, go, prey |
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| phrase: |
weigh down |
| derivations: |
weighable (adj.), weigher (n.) |
The words weigh, way, and whey sound alike but have different meanings.
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