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Weighed

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

Definition

Weighed is the past tense of the verb 'weigh' which means to find out how heavy something is, typically using a scale.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

assessed evaluated considered pondered

Informal

checked measured figured

Literary

calibrated gauged

Antonyms

lightened lifted unburdened freed released

Common collocations

  • weighed down
  • weighed heavily
  • weighed the pros and cons
  • weighed the evidence
  • weighed the options
  • weighed the cost
  • weighed the impact

Word family

noun weight
verb weigh
adjective weighty

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'weigh' is 'weighed'. It can refer to physical measurement or careful consideration.

Example sentences

  1. I weighed the flour before adding it to the recipe.
  2. The doctor weighed the baby to check his growth.
  3. The fisherman weighed his catch to see how many he had caught.
  4. She weighed her options before making a decision.
  5. The luggage was weighed before boarding the plane.

Quotes

  • Life is like a balance scale; you must weigh the good and the bad to find balance.
  • Success is not measured by wealth or fame, but by the happiness and love in your heart.
  • Weigh your words carefully before speaking; they have the power to hurt or heal.

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