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outweigh

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outweigh /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ verb
outweighs; outweighed; outweighing
outweigh
/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
verb
outweighs; outweighed; outweighing
Learner's definition of OUTWEIGH
[+ object]
: to be greater than (someone or something) in weight, value, or importance重于…;(价值、重要性)大于…
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8540 COCA: 8702

outweigh

verb

out·​weigh ˌau̇t-ˈwā How to pronounce outweigh (audio)
outweighed; outweighing; outweighs

transitive verb

: to exceed in weight, value, or importance
the advantages outweigh the disadvantages

Example Sentences

She outweighs her sister by 10 pounds. This issue outweighs all others in importance.
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Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outweigh was in 1534
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8540 COCA: 8702
outweigh

verb

ADVERBeasily, far, greatly, heavily, more than, vastly容易超過;遠遠重於;大大超過The benefits would surely far outweigh the risks.利益無疑會遠遠大於風險。The advantages of this plan more than outweigh the costs involved.這一方案的好處跟成本比較起來,絕對物超所值。

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