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weigh
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- pronunciation:
- weI
- phrases:
- weigh down
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
weighs, weighing, weighed |
definition 1: |
to measure the weight of by using a scale.
The grocer weighed the cheese.
- similar words:
- gauge
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definition 2: |
to think about carefully before making a decision.
I'm weighing my choices.- synonyms:
- consider, contemplate, ponder
- similar words:
- assess, calculate, entertain, evaluate, study
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definition 3: |
to have a particular amount of weight.
I weigh a lot more than I did last year.
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definition 4: |
to burden the thoughts or feelings of (usually followed by "on" or "upon").
Feelings of guilt weighed on him.- similar words:
- prey
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related words: |
assess, calculate, count, entertain, evaluate, judge, prey, regard, view |
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phrase: |
weigh down |
derivations: |
weighable (adj.), weigher (n.) |
The words weigh, way, and whey sound alike but have different meanings.
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