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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.
2.
importancehaving more importance or influence
- The benefits of the plan are outweighed by its risks.
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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- French:plus lourd, prépondérant, ...
- German:schwerer, wichtiger, ...
- Italian:più pesante, più importante, ...
- Spanish:más pesado, más importantes, ...
- Portuguese:mais pesado, preponderante, ...
- Chinese:更重, 更重要, ...
- Japanese:重量を超えた, より重要な, ...
- Arabic:أثْقَل, أَكْثَر أَهَمِّيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹלֶה בְּמִשְׁקָלוֹ, בַּעַל מִשְׁקָל רַב יוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:перевешенный, перевешивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:важчий, переважують, ...
- Hindi:अधिक भारी, जिसका महत्व किसी दूसरी चीज़ से कम पड़ गया हो, ...
Definition of outweigh - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
weightbe heavier than something else
- The suitcase outweighs the backpack.
2.
importanceprevail over in significance
- Her achievements outweigh her mistakes.
Expressions with outweigh
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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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- French:peser plus lourd, l'emporter, ...
- German:überwiegen, aufwiegen, ...
- Italian:pesare più di, superare, ...
- Spanish:pesar más que, superar, ...
- Portuguese:pesar mais, superar, ...
- Chinese:比...重, 比...更重要, ...
- Japanese:重い, 上回る, ...
- Arabic:رَجَح, فَاقَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁקוֹל יֹתֵר מִי, לְהַעֲלוֹת בְּחָשִׁיבוּת עַל, ...
- Russian:перевешивать, быть важнее, ...
- Ukrainian:переважувати, переважати, ...
- Hindi:से ज़्यादा भारी होना, अधिक महत्वपूर्ण होना, ...
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