Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

outweigh

 - 2 dictionary results

out⋅weigh

  [out-wey]
Use outweigh in a Sentence
–verb (used with object)
1. to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc.: The advantages of the plan outweighed its defects.
2. to exceed in weight: The champion will probably outweigh his opponent.
3. to be too heavy or burdensome for: Collapse may follow if the load outweighs its supports.
Origin:
1590–1600; out- + weigh

Synonyms:
1. surpass, overshadow, eclipse, override.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To outweigh
out·weigh   (out-wā')   
tr.v.   out·weighed, out·weigh·ing, out·weighs

  1. To weigh more than.

  2. To be more significant than; exceed in value or importance: The benefits outweigh the risks.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see outweigh on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way