out
weigh
Third Person
outweighs
Present Participle
outweighing
Past Tense
outweighed
Past Participle
outweighed
1
to have more value, effect or importance than other things
transitive
- The benefits of regular exercise outweigh the inconvenience of waking up early to go to the gym.
- In their decision-making process, they considered whether the potential risks outweighed the potential rewards.
- The advantages of living in the city outweigh the drawbacks for many people.
- In negotiations, finding common ground is essential to ensure that no party's interests outweigh the others'.
- The joy and fulfillment of pursuing one's passion can outweigh the financial sacrifices it may entail.
2
to have more mass than something or someone
transitive
- The pile of bricks outweighs the wooden beams in this construction project.
- His suitcase outweighed hers by several pounds.
- The heavy stone statue outweighed the wooden frame.
- The stack of books on the shelf outweighed the entire collection of magazines.
- The lead box outweighed the cardboard container by a large margin.
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