out|weigh

out|weigh
out|weigh «owt WAY», transitive verb.
1. to weigh more than: »

He outweighs me by ten pounds.

2. to exceed in value, importance, or influence: »

The advantages of the plan outweigh its disadvantages.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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