weigh — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

weigh (/weɪ/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /weɪ/

Meaning

Meaning: measure heaviness

To measure how heavy something is, or to have a particular weight.

Examples

🗣 How much do you weigh?

Etymology

From Old English ‘wegan’ (to carry, weigh).

How & Where It’s Used

Used at scales, shops, and for body weight; tricky spelling for learners.

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Tags: measuring, everyday

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