weigh
word
/ˈweɪ/
way
/wˈeɪ/
way
Definition
To measure how heavy someone or something is. It can also mean to carefully consider facts or options before making a decision.
Usage & Nuances
For physical weight, common patterns are 'weigh 10 kilos' and 'weigh yourself'. For careful consideration, use patterns like 'weigh the options' or 'weigh the pros and cons'. Do not confuse it with 'weight', which is the noun.
Spanish: pesar - evaluarPortuguese (BR): pesar - avaliarPortuguese (PT): pesar - avaliarChinese (Simplified): 称重 - 权衡Chinese (Traditional): 稱重 - 權衡Hindi: वज़न करना - तौलना - विचार करनाArabic: يزن - يقيّم - يوازنBengali: ওজন করা - বিবেচনা করাRussian: взвешивать - обдумыватьJapanese: 重さを量る - 慎重に考えるVietnamese: cân - cân nhắcKorean: 무게를 재다 - 신중히 따지다Turkish: tartmak - değerlendirmekUrdu: وزن کرنا - غور کرناIndonesian: menimbang - mempertimbangkan
Example Sentences
The baby weighs three kilos.
basic
I need to weigh this bag at the airport.
basic
Before you choose, weigh the two plans carefully.
basic
I haven't weighed myself in months.
natural
We need more time to weigh the pros and cons.
natural
That decision still weighs on my mind.
natural