weigh

/weɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to determine the weight of something

“The shop assistant had to weigh the groceries before packing them.”

2. verb

to consider the importance or value of something

“Weigh your options carefully before making a decision.”

3. verb

to have a certain amount of weight or importance

“The issue weighs heavily on her mind.”

4. noun

a unit of weight or a measure of the weight of something

“The bag weighed 20 pounds.”

5. noun

the process of determining the weight of something

“The weighing machine is used to measure the weight of the luggage.”

Synonyms

  • assess
  • gauge
  • measure

Antonyms

  • dismiss
  • ignore