Weigh
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verb
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verb
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(As a verb)
Weigh ( verb )
- Determine the weight of (something).
- Consider the pros and cons of (something).
- Have a specified weight.
Origin:
Middle english weyen, from old english weġan; akin to old high german wegen to weigh, latin pes, ped-, foot.
Examples:
- I need to weigh the chicken before cooking it.
- The doctor asked her to weigh herself.
- I have to weigh the options before making a decision.
- The box weighed 50 pounds.
- She weighed the baby and found that she had gained weight.
(As a verb)
Weigh ( verb )
- Determine the weight of (something).
- Consider the pros and cons of (something).
- Have a specified weight.
Origin:
Middle english weyen, from old english weġan; akin to old high german wegen to weigh, latin pes, ped-, foot.
Examples:
- I need to weigh the chicken before cooking it.
- The doctor asked her to weigh herself.
- I have to weigh the options before making a decision.
- The box weighed 50 pounds.
- She weighed the baby and found that she had gained weight.