Synonyms for

Outweigh

Verb / ˈaʊˌtweɪ / Another word for outweigh — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be greater or more important than something else

Synonyms & similar words

outbalance overbalance preponderate surpass exceed outdo overbalance overmatch overweigh overpower overrun dominate prevail trump preponderate overpower overwhelm overrule overturn outnumber overcome outbalance outstrip

Synonyms by register

Formal

transcend surpass exceed dominate

Informal

top beat beat out outdo

Literary

overshadow eclipse

Antonyms

underlie underrate underestimate discount minimize belittle

Common collocations

  • outweigh the risks
  • outweigh the benefits
  • outweigh the costs
  • outweigh the advantages
  • outweigh the disadvantages
  • outweigh the importance
  • outweigh the evidence

Word family

verb outweigh

Usage note

This verb is typically used to compare the importance, significance, or value of two or more things. It implies that one factor is more influential or substantial than another.

Example sentences

  1. The advantages of living in a city outweigh the disadvantages.
  2. Does the pleasure of eating junk food outweigh the health risks?
  3. The benefits of education outweigh the costs.
  4. The benefits of exercise outweigh the effort it takes.
  5. The benefits of traveling outweigh the expenses.

Quotes

  • The good that you do will often outweigh the harm.
  • The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts; therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature.
  • The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. The quality of your business is no different.

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