weigh
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B1
/weɪ/
measure weight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weigh' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wegan,' where 'wegan' meant 'to carry or move.'
Historical Evolution
'wegan' transformed into the Middle English word 'weighen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'weigh.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry or move,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to measure weight.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to measure the weight of something.
She weighed the flour before adding it to the mixture.
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