outweigh

B1 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ See IPA manual

Freq #32871

Meanings

1

verb
To be more important or valuable than something else.

The benefits of the plan clearly outweigh the risks.
2

verb
To be heavier than something else.

The larger box outweighs the smaller one by several kilos.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to be more important or... outbalance preponderate

2 verb · to be heavier than... outbalance

Word family

Forms outweighedoutweighingoutweighs

Related forms outnumber

Etymology

From out- + weigh.

Topics

Actions & Processes

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