outweigh
gb/ˈaʊtwˌeɪ/ us/ˈaʊtwˌeɪ/
B2
Inglés
~ 8500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
B2
relation
1
be more important or greater
to be more important, more serious, or stronger than something else when you compare them
Patrón de uso:
to outweigh [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "outweigh" with the adjective "overweight" (which describes a person or thing that is too heavy). "Outweigh" is a verb and usually compares two things, often abstract ones like benefits and risks. Another common mistake is adding "than" after it, e.g. *"The benefits outweigh than the risks"*; the correct structure is "The benefits outweigh the risks" with no "than". Learners may also try to use it without a direct object, e.g. *"The benefits outweigh"*; in standard usage you almost always say what they outweigh ("The benefits outweigh the risks").
Sinónimos
outbalance (Slightly more formal; emphasizes the idea of one factor being stronger than another.)
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override (Often used when one concern cancels or replaces another, especially rules or decisions.)
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outnumber (Used only for numbers or amounts, not importance; focuses on quantity rather than value.)
Antónimos
be outweighed by (Shows that the other factor is stronger or more important in the comparison.)
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be secondary to (Emphasizes being less important than something else.)
Colocaciones
benefits outweigh the risks
|advantages outweigh the disadvantages
|pros outweigh the cons
|costs outweigh the benefits
|risks outweigh the rewards
|gains outweigh the losses
Temas
discussion
|decision-making
|business
|daily-life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- For many people, the health benefits of regular exercise far outweigh the inconvenience.
- In this case, the potential risks outweigh the possible rewards, so we decided not to invest.
- The advantages of working from home often outweigh the disadvantages, especially for parents.
- His passion for teaching outweighs the fact that the salary is not very high.
- Environmental concerns should outweigh short-term economic gains when making this decision.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The benefits of learning English outweigh the hard work.
- For me, the joy of travel outweighs the cost of the ticket.
- In this job, the stress outweighs the good pay.
- The problem is big, but the good results may outweigh it.
- Sometimes the fear of change outweighs the hope for a better life.
Verbo
B2
relation
2
be heavier than something
to have more weight than something else
Patrón de uso:
to outweigh [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this physical sense in everyday speech where native speakers would simply say "is heavier than". While correct, "outweigh" in the physical sense is less common in casual conversation and more typical in technical, scientific, or careful descriptions.
Sinónimos
be heavier than (A direct, everyday way to express physical weight comparison.)
Antónimos
be lighter than (States that something has less physical weight in the comparison.)
Colocaciones
outweigh the limit
|outweigh the container
|outweigh the others
|significantly outweigh
|slightly outweigh
Temas
physics
|measurement
|daily-life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The suitcase clearly outweighs the airline's baggage limit.
- In the test, the metal block outweighed the wooden block by almost two kilograms.
- Even as a child, he already outweighed many of the older students.
- The large dog outweighs its owner by several kilos.
- These stones outweigh the maximum load the shelf can safely hold.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This box outweighs that one.
- The big dog outweighs the small dog.
- Her bag outweighs mine by two kilos.
- The truck outweighs the small car.
- The rock outweighs the plastic ball.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
outweigh
AFI
GB/ˈaʊtwˌeɪ/
US/ˈaʊtwˌeɪ/
Sílabas y acento
out - weigh (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: outweigh
- 3rd Person Singular: outweighs
- Present Participle: outweighing
- Past: outweighed
Familia de palabras
Forms
outweighs
verb
outweighing
verb
outweighed
verb
Related words
overweight
adjective B1
underweight
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
weightless
adjective
Advanced or less common
weighty
adjective B2
weightlessness
noun
Expresiones
advantages outweigh the disadvantages
1/ædvˈæntɪd͡ʒɪz ˈaʊtwˌeɪ ðə dˌɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒɪz/
fixed phrase
say positives are stronger than negatives
used to say that the good points of something are more important or stronger than the bad points
Ejemplos
- For many students, the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages.
- In my opinion, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, so we should accept the offer.
benefits outweigh the risks
1/bˈɛnəfɪts ˈaʊtwˌeɪ ðə ɹˈɪsks/
fixed phrase
say good results are more important
used to say that the good results of an action are stronger or more important than the possible bad results
Ejemplos
- After talking with her doctor, she decided the benefits outweigh the risks and started the new medicine.
- We believe the benefits outweigh the risks, so we will go ahead with the project.
costs outweigh the benefits
1/kˈɔsts ˈaʊtwˌeɪ ðə bˈɛnəfɪts/
fixed phrase
say costs are greater than benefits
used to say that the money, time, or other costs are stronger or more important than the good results
Ejemplos
- We decided not to launch the product because the costs outweigh the benefits.
- If the costs outweigh the benefits, there is no reason to continue the project.
pros outweigh the cons
1/pɹˈoʊz ˈaʊtwˌeɪ ðə kˈɑnz/
fixed phrase
informal
say pros are stronger than cons
used to say that the good sides (pros) are more important or stronger than the bad sides (cons)
Ejemplos
- We listed everything and decided that the pros outweigh the cons.
- If the pros outweigh the cons, we should probably move forward with the plan.