How Do You Spell OUTWEIGH?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtwˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "outweigh" is spelled with the letters -ou- to represent the sound /aʊ/, as in "loud" or "cow". This is followed by -tweigh, which represents a long /eɪ/ sound, as in "play" or "say". The word means to be more important or significant than something else. It is commonly used in phrases such as "the benefits outweigh the costs" or "the positives outweigh the negatives." Proper spelling of this word is important in clear written communication.

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OUTWEIGH Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "outweigh" is a verb that refers to a comparison between two things, particularly when determining which one has a greater or more significant impact, importance, or influence. The action of outweighing involves evaluating the strengths, advantages, or disadvantages of each thing and concluding that one has more value or importance than the other.

    To "outweigh" can also mean that the positive aspects or benefits of something surpass or exceed its negative aspects or drawbacks. In this sense, the positive elements of a situation or decision are considered to be greater or more valuable than the negative factors.

    The concept of "outweigh" can be applied in various contexts. For example, in a debate, the arguments or evidence presented by one side may be deemed to outweigh those of the opposing side, meaning they are more persuasive or carry more weight. In financial terms, the profits or gains of a business can outweigh its expenses or losses. Similarly, when making personal choices or decisions, individuals often consider whether the advantages of a certain option outweigh its disadvantages.

    Overall, "outweigh" describes a situation in which one thing is considered to have a greater impact, importance, or value than another, taking into account various factors and comparisons.

  2. To exceed in weight, effect, or importance.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OUTWEIGH

The word outweigh originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of the words out and weigh.

The word weigh comes from Old English wegan which means to carry, bear, or move something heavy. It is also related to the Old Norse word vega and the Gothic word weis which both have the same meaning.

The prefix out is used in the sense of to surpass or exceed in this context. When combined with weigh, the word outweigh was formed, with the overall meaning of to surpass in weight, importance, or value.

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Conjugate verb Outweigh

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outweighed
you would have outweighed
he/she/it would have outweighed
we would have outweighed
they would have outweighed
I would have outweigh
you would have outweigh
he/she/it would have outweigh
we would have outweigh
they would have outweigh

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been outweighing
you would have been outweighing
he/she/it would have been outweighing
we would have been outweighing
they would have been outweighing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would outweigh
you would outweigh
he/she/it would outweigh
we would outweigh
they would outweigh

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be outweighing
you would be outweighing
he/she/it would be outweighing
we would be outweighing
they would be outweighing

FUTURE

I will outweigh
you will outweigh
he/she/it will outweigh
we will outweigh
they will outweigh

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outweighing
you will be outweighing
he/she/it will be outweighing
we will be outweighing
they will be outweighing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outweighed
you will have outweighed
he/she/it will have outweighed
we will have outweighed
they will have outweighed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outweighing
you will have been outweighing
he/she/it will have been outweighing
we will have been outweighing
they will have been outweighing

IMPERATIVE

you outweigh
we let´s outweigh

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outweigh

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outweighing
you were outweighing
he/she/it was outweighing
we were outweighing
they were outweighing

PAST PARTICIPLE

outweighed

PAST PERFECT

I had outweighed
you had outweighed
he/she/it had outweighed
we had outweighed
they had outweighed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outweighing
you had been outweighing
he/she/it had been outweighing
we had been outweighing
they had been outweighing

PRESENT

I outweigh
you outweigh
he/she/it outweighs
we outweigh
they outweigh

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outweighing
you are outweighing
he/she/it is outweighing
we are outweighing
they are outweighing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outweighing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outweighed
you have outweighed
he/she/it has outweighed
we have outweighed
they have outweighed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outweighing
you have been outweighing
he/she/it has been outweighing
we have been outweighing
they have been outweighing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it outweigh

SIMPLE PAST

I outweighed
you outweighed
he/she/it outweighed
we outweighed
they outweighed

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