Outweigh (Verb)
Meaning 1
Weigh more heavily; "these considerations outweigh our wishes".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The potential risks of the surgery outweigh the potential benefits for the patient's current condition.
- Her concern for her family's safety outweighed her desire to continue her education abroad.
- The financial benefits of buying a house outweigh the convenience of renting a place in the city.
- In making this decision, I have to consider whether the long-term gains outweigh the short-term costs.
- The environmental damage caused by the new factory would outweigh any economic gains it brings to the community.
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Meaning 2
Be heavier than.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The weight of the sand in the bucket outweighs the weight of the empty bucket itself.
- The heavy furniture outweighs the floor's maximum capacity so it needs reinforcement.
- One large stone outweighs the pile of pebbles combined.
- The combined weight of the three large dogs outweighs that of the small kitten by far.
- The weight of water needed for a pool greatly outweighs that of the average residential swimming pool.