Definition of OUTWEIGH

outweigh

Verb

Verb Forms: outweighed, outweighing, outweighs

  • To be greater in weight, importance, or value.
  • be heavier than
  • weigh more heavily
    • "these considerations outweigh our wishes"
  • To exceed in weight or mass.
  • To exceed in importance or value.

Examples

  • The strategic advantage of blocking an opponent often OUTWEIGHS a slightly higher personal score.

Origin / Etymology

From out- + weigh.

Scrabble Score: 15

outweigh: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
outweigh: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
outweigh: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

outweigh: valid Words With Friends Word