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Definition of outweigh

outweigh

/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
out · weigh
Past Simple:outweighed
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Past Participle:outweighed
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Present Participle:outweighing
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outweigh Lexical Profile

outweigh Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To be greater, more significant, or more valuable than something else in importance, influence, or benefit.

Example

"The long-term health benefits of regular exercise far outweigh the temporary discomfort of a workout."

2

To be physically heavier than another person or object.

Example

"The heavyweight contender outweighed his opponent by nearly twenty pounds at the official weigh-in."

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• Rhymes for outweigh

• Nearby Words

outward
outwardly
outwear
outweigh
outwit
outwork
outworn

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 15th century from the prefix 'out-' (in the sense of surpassing) and 'weigh', originally referring to tipping the scales on a balance.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outweigh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outweigh
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