outweighed
aʊtˈweɪd
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Definition of outweighed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
measurementbeing heavier or greater in weight
  • The cargo was outweighed by the ship's capacity.
heavier overbalanced
2.
importancehaving more importance or influence
  • The benefits of the plan are outweighed by its risks.
dominant paramount preeminent
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Origin of outweighed

Old English, ut (out) + wegan (to carry)

Examples of outweighed in a sentence

  • The outweighed suitcase exceeded the limit.
  • The advantages were outweighed by the potential drawbacks.
  • His contributions were outweighed by his frequent absences.

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  1. French:plus lourd, prépondérant, ...
  2. German:schwerer, wichtiger, ...
  3. Italian:più pesante, più importante, ...
  4. Spanish:más pesado, más importantes, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais pesado, preponderante, ...
  6. Chinese:更重, 更重要, ...
  7. Japanese:重量を超えた, より重要な, ...
  8. Arabic:أثْقَل, أَكْثَر أَهَمِّيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹלֶה בְּמִשְׁקָלוֹ, בַּעַל מִשְׁקָל רַב יוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:перевешенный, перевешивающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:важчий, переважують, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक भारी, जिसका महत्व किसी दूसरी चीज़ से कम पड़ गया हो, ...
outweigh
aʊtˈweɪ

Definition of outweigh - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
weightbe heavier than something else
  • The suitcase outweighs the backpack.
exceed surpass
2.
importanceprevail over in significance
  • Her achievements outweigh her mistakes.
outbalance
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used when positive results are judged greater or more important than dangers
The doctor decided the benefits outweigh the risks of the surgery.

Origin of outweigh

English, out (beyond) + weigh (weigh)

Examples of outweigh in a sentence

  • Her responsibilities outweigh those of her colleagues.
  • The benefits outweigh the costs.
  • His kindness outweighs his flaws.

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  1. French:peser plus lourd, l'emporter, ...
  2. German:überwiegen, aufwiegen, ...
  3. Italian:pesare più di, superare, ...
  4. Spanish:pesar más que, superar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pesar mais, superar, ...
  6. Chinese:比...重, 比...更重要, ...
  7. Japanese:重い, 上回る, ...
  8. Arabic:رَجَح, فَاقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁקוֹל יֹתֵר מִי, לְהַעֲלוֹת בְּחָשִׁיבוּת עַל, ...
  10. Russian:перевешивать, быть важнее, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переважувати, переважати, ...
  12. Hindi:से ज़्यादा भारी होना, अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना, ...

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