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outweigh

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh means: To be more important or valuable than something else.

verb

MATTER MOREB2

To be more important or valuable than something else.

  • The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
  • Her experience outweighed her lack of formal training.
  • Do the savings outweigh the extra work?

How to use it: outweigh something (The benefits outweigh the risks.)

Similar words: count for more than, exceed

Common phrases: outweigh the risks, outweigh the benefits, outweigh the costs

WEIGH MOREC1

To be heavier than someone or something else.

  • My brother outweighs me.
  • The champion outweighed his opponent by five kilos.
  • Does this suitcase outweigh the other one?

How to use it: outweigh someone/something by an amount (The larger dog outweighs the smaller one by ten kilos.)

Similar words: weigh more than

Common phrases: outweigh an opponent, outweigh someone considerably

Questions about outweigh

What does outweigh mean?

To be more important or valuable than something else.

What is outweigh in other languages?

Türkçe: ağır basmak · Español: pesar más que · Français: l'emporter sur · Deutsch: überwiegen · Italiano: superare · 日本語: 上回る

How do you pronounce outweigh?

It is pronounced /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/.

How do you use outweigh in a sentence?

The advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Her experience outweighed her lack of formal training.

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