Weigh – Synonyms, Antonyms, Meaning, Definition and More

Standard Synonyms

Heft
Mass
Hoist

Slang Synonyms

Heft
-Lift
-Heave
-Pound

Academic Synonyms

Measure
Assess
Calculate
Determine
Evaluate
Judge

Old English Synonyms

The following words are all Old English synonyms for the word ‘weigh’:

Angstan
Beorgan
Deorfan
Gewegan
Heard
Hebban
Heftan
Lyft
Spyrian
Trymman
Wegan

Regional Synonyms

Heft
Gauge
Ascertain
Measure

Industry-specific Synonyms

Measure
Calculate
Assess
Calculate the weight of
Take the weight of

Antonyms

Weightless
Light

Meaning

to consider or evaluate someone or something carefully, usually over a period of time

Definition

When you weigh something, you use a scale to determine how heavy it is.

Example Sentences

I weighed the pros and cons of my decision.

What do you think weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?

The athlete weighed in at 200 pounds.

I need to weigh the package before I can give you a shipping estimate.

I have to weigh my words carefully before deciding whether or not to speak up.