outweigh

verb

out·​weigh ˌau̇t-ˈwā 

outweighed; outweighing; outweighs

transitive verb

: to exceed in weight, value, or importance

the advantages outweigh the disadvantages

Synonyms of outweigh

• exceed
• overshadow
• overweigh
• mean
• overbalance

Examples of outweigh in a Sentence

She outweighs her sister by 10 pounds.

This issue outweighs all others in importance.

Recent Examples on the Web

These cities and towns promised better jobs, cheaper homes, less traffic and higher quality of life, outweighing Florida’s allure of tropical weather and ease of getting by on Spanish alone. — Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

That means domestic conditions could ultimately outweigh pressure to mechanically follow the Fed, even as a stronger dollar reduces policymakers' room to ease. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

His power is so elite that the impact of his home runs and walks should outweigh the strikeouts that come with this approach. — Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

However, without the proper governance, oversight and human accountability, AI can create new operational and security challenges that outweigh its benefits. — Ryan McMillen, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outweigh

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

outweigh

verb

out·​weigh -ˈwā 

: to be greater than in weight, value, or importance

the benefits outweigh the disadvantages