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weigh

 

[ weɪ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: weighbridge.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,801 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.