weighs
word · lemma: weigh
/ˈweɪz/
wayz
/wˈeɪz/
wayz
Definition
'Weighs' is the third person singular present form of 'weigh,' meaning to have a certain weight when measured, or to determine the weight of something.
Usage & Nuances
Used for objects or people to state their weight, usually followed by a number or 'how much.' Common collocations: 'weighs 70 kilos', 'weighs more/less than.' Not used for 'feeling heavy' (say 'feels heavy').
Spanish: pesaPortuguese (BR): pesaPortuguese (PT): pesaChinese (Simplified): 称重Chinese (Traditional): 稱重Hindi: वज़न करता हैArabic: يَزِنBengali: ওজন করেRussian: веситJapanese: 重い - 重さがあるVietnamese: nặngKorean: 무게가 나가다Turkish: ağır gelir - tartılırUrdu: وزن ہےIndonesian: memiliki berat - seberat
Example Sentences
He always wonders how much his suitcase weighs before going to the airport.
natural
The package weighs less than I expected.
natural
Surprisingly, the watermelon weighs almost ten kilos!
natural
The box weighs five kilograms.
basic
My cat weighs more than your dog.
basic
This bag weighs too much to carry.
basic