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

For some families, the inconvenience of an early dismissal is outweighed by the benefits of keeping children out of hot classrooms. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

If either of these factors outweighs the other in your thinking, then that is the home warranty company to choose. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

The risk of redesigning an operating model incorrectly often outweighs the near-term productivity gains. — Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

If a person has just slightly below average testosterone levels, the benefits of TRT may not outweigh the risks. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 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