Outweigh

Pronunciation: /aʊt.weɪ/

Definitions of outweigh

verb to be more important or significant than something else

Example Sentences

A1 The benefits of exercising outweigh the risks.

A2 In my opinion, the advantages of living in the city outweigh the disadvantages.

B1 The positive aspects of working from home often outweigh the negatives for many people.

B2 When making a decision, it is important to consider which factors outweigh others.

C1 The long-term benefits of investing in renewable energy sources far outweigh the initial costs.

C2 In complex ethical dilemmas, the consequences of each action must be carefully weighed to determine which ones outweigh the others.

Examples of outweigh in a Sentence

formal The benefits of renewable energy sources far outweigh the drawbacks.

informal I think the pros of living in the city outweigh the cons.

slang Dude, the good vibes totally outweigh the bad ones.

figurative Sometimes the weight of our decisions can outweigh our intentions.

Grammatical Forms of outweigh

• past tense: outweighed
• plural: outweighs
• comparative: outweighs
• superlative: outweighs
• present tense: outweigh
• future tense: will outweigh
• perfect tense: has outweighed
• continuous tense: is outweighing
• singular: outweighs
• positive degree: outweigh
• infinitive: outweigh
• gerund: outweighing
• participle: outweighed

Origin and Evolution of outweigh

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'outweigh' originated from the Old English word 'ūtwegan' which means to weigh more than.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'outweigh' has retained its original meaning of being heavier or more significant than something else, but it has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to indicate something having more influence or importance.