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outweigh

[ out-wey ]
/ ˌaʊtˈweɪ /
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verb (used with object)

to exceed in value, importance, influence, etc.: The advantages of the plan outweighed its defects.
to exceed in weight: The champion will probably outweigh his opponent.
to be too heavy or burdensome for: Collapse may follow if the load outweighs its supports.

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Origin of outweigh

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + weigh1

Words nearby outweigh

outwards, outwash, outwash plain, outwatch, outwear, outweigh, outwent, outwit, outwith, out with it, outwork
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Words related to outweigh

exceed, counterbalance, overshadow, prevail, eclipse, surpass, offset, overcome, cancel out, counterpoise, countervail, preponderate, excel, compensate, balance, outrun, predominate, outbalance, outrival, atone for

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British Dictionary definitions for outweigh

outweigh
/ (ˌaʊtˈweɪ) /

verb (tr)

to prevail over; overcomehis desire outweighed his discretion
to be more important or significant than
to be heavier than
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