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   Weigh

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   verb

   • 1. find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales: "weigh yourself on the day you begin the diet" Similar measure the weight ofmeasure how heavy someone/something isput someone/something on the scales
   • ▪ have a specified weight: "when the twins were born they weighed ten pounds" Similar tip/turn the scales atcome to
   • ▪ balance in the hands to guess or as if to guess the weight of: "she picked up the brick and weighed it in her right hand"
   • 2. assess the nature or importance of, especially with a view to a decision or action: "the consequences of the move would need to be very carefully weighed" Similar considercontemplatethink aboutgive thought toentertain the idea ofdeliberate aboutturn over in one's mindmull overchew overreflect onruminate aboutmuse onassessappraiseanalyzeinvestigateinquire intolook intomake inquiries intoexaminescrutinizeresearchreviewexploreprobestudysurveyinspecttake stock ofthink onOpposite ignoretake on trust
   • ▪ influence a decision or action; be considered important: "the evidence weighed heavily against him" Similar influencehave influence withbe influential tocarry weight withcount withtell withmatter tobe important tobe significant tomean something tomake an impression onget toregister with

   Word Origin Old Englishwegan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wegen ‘weigh’, German bewegen ‘move’, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin vehere ‘convey’. Early senses included ‘transport from one place to another’ and ‘raise up’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. weighable adjective
   • 2. weigher noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   What is the difference between 'weigh' and 'weight'?

   • The distinction between “weigh” and “weight” as verbs. The difference is that weight is used to determine the weight of an object, whereas weight is used to add weight to something to make it heavier. To summarize, weight is a noun that refers to the measurement of an object or body.

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   How do you use the verb 'weigh'?

   • “Weigh” is the correct form of the verb to be used to refer to something that is being weighed on a scale or sometimes used to describe the effect or load of any feeling or substance. For example, “the end-of-year figures were weighted to make the company look good.”

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   What are some example sentences for "weigh"?

   • 1. Of an additional weight, to burden, immobilize, or bend something or something. The fallen tree must have weighed on the other to the point that both fell. I'm just worried about all the snow weighing on the roof. My backpack weighed on me heavily as I trudged through the hallways.

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3. spaceplace.nasa.gov › planets-weight › enHow Do We Weigh Planets? - NASA Space Place

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   2 days ago · How Do We Weigh Planets? The Short Answer: To weigh a planet, scientists need to know two things: how long it takes objects to orbit the planet and how far away those objects are from the planet.

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   3 days ago · With that in mind, there are a couple of key things you need to know about how and when to weigh yourself to get consistent results each time. Read on to learn how to master weighing yourself.

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   4 days ago · The meaning of WEIGH ONE'S WORDS is to think carefully about what one is going to say. How to use weigh one's words in a sentence.

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   This group is for sharing Carnivore Diet success stories and providing positive news and information regarding Carnivory. However, you define your Carnivore Diet is fine by me. That said this is not a Keto group. This is a meat-based group, you should have the opinion that all your nutritional needs can be met by eating meat.

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   4 days ago · Most white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) weigh between 680 and 1,800 kg (1,500 and 4,000 pounds), but some weighing more than 2,270 kg (about 5,000 pounds) have been documented. (more)

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   2 days ago · One momme is 4.34 gsm. Some typical silk weights include: 3-8 mm – sheer silks such as chiffon and organza, or lightweight habotai or paj silk, often used for scarves. 10-16 mm – lightweight but opaque silk used for shirts and similar, such as georgette and charmeuse.

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   3 days ago · In this article, we’ll explore whether or not couches have weight limits and what factors may affect them. So grab a seat ( on your sturdy sofa) and let’s dive in! Key takeaways: Couches have weight limits determined by construction and materials. Materials like solid wood or metal can support more weight.