outweigh
|out/weigh|
B2
/aʊtˈweɪ/
be more significant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outweigh' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'outweien,' where 'out-' meant 'beyond' and 'weigh' meant 'to measure weight.'
Historical Evolution
'outweien' transformed into the modern English word 'outweigh' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to measure weight beyond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be more significant or important than.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to be heavier, more significant, or more important than something else.
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the costs.
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Last updated: 2025/03/01 05:51