weigh
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: weighs · weighing · weighed
Sense 1
To determine the weight of an object.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
The act of weighing, of measuring the weight
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “weigh” mean?
To determine the weight of an object.
Is “weigh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.