Collocations for "weigh"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "weigh" in context.
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weigh
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- weighed the [consequences, options, pros and cons]
- the [responsibility, failure] weighed on him
- weighed heavily on my [heart, mind]
- weigh yourself (on the scale)
- weighs [over, under, around, up to] [150 pounds]
- that must weigh [150 pounds]
- weigh up the [total, potatoes, meat]
- weigh down the [tarp, tent] (with)
- weigh the [tarp] down (with)
- [the car, the horse, he] was weighed down
- his [bag, luggage] weighed him down
- weigh in before the [fight, race]
- weigh in at [150 pounds]
- weigh anchor
- weigh in with [your, an] opinion
'weigh' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):