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Weigh Definition & Meaning

weigh
verb
  1. have a certain weight
  2. show consideration for; take into account; "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient"
  3. determine the weight of; "The butcher weighed the chicken"
  4. have weight; have import, carry weight; "It does not matter much"
  5. to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind"

"Weigh" in song lyrics

See how weigh is used in real songs:

  • "Cash money is pay me so you pay me how it weigh"
    Birdman f/ Bun B, Drake — More Milli
  • "Just because I'm cheifin dro and i'm smugglin heavy weigh"
    Dirty — My Cadillac
  • "I hit tracks my toungue weigh"

Words that rhyme with weigh

Usage tips for "weigh"

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Frequently asked questions

What does weigh mean?
have a certain weight show consideration for; take into account; "You must consider her age"; "The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient" determine the weight of; "The butcher weighed the chicken" have weight; have import, carry weight; "It does not matter much" to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind"
What part of speech is weigh?
Weigh is a verb.
How many definitions does weigh have?
Weigh has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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