Weigh: meaning, definitions and examples

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weigh

[ weɪ ]

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measurement

To find out how heavy something is by measuring its weight on a scale.

Synonyms

assess, evaluate, measure

Examples of usage

I need to weigh this package before I can send it.
She weighed herself on the bathroom scale.

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consideration

To carefully consider and think about something before making a decision.

Synonyms

contemplate, evaluate, ponder

Examples of usage

Weighing the pros and cons of the situation, she finally made her choice.
It's important to weigh all possible outcomes before taking action.

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unit of measurement

A unit used to measure the heaviness of an object.

Synonyms

burden, load, mass

Examples of usage

The box had a weight of 10 kilograms.
The weight of the car was too much for the bridge.

Translations

Translations of the word "weigh" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesar

🇮🇳 वजन करना

🇩🇪 wiegen

🇮🇩 menimbang

🇺🇦 зважувати

🇵🇱 ważyć

🇯🇵 重さを測る

🇫🇷 peser

🇪🇸 pesar

🇹🇷 tartmak

🇰🇷 무게를 재다

🇸🇦 وزن

🇨🇿 vážit

🇸🇰 vážiť

🇨🇳 称重

🇸🇮 tehtati

🇮🇸 vigta

🇰🇿 салмақтау

🇬🇪 წონა

🇦🇿 çəkmək

🇲🇽 pesar

Word origin

The word 'weigh' dates back to Old English 'wegan' meaning 'to carry, move, bear'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of measuring heaviness. The use of scales for weighing objects has been a common practice for centuries, playing a crucial role in trade and commerce. The verb 'weigh' is also commonly used metaphorically to express the act of considering or evaluating something carefully before making a decision.