weigh

/weɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: weighs · weighing · weighed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.

Verb

Examples

He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client.

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

Meaning · English

The act of weighing, of measuring the weight

Noun

Examples

Give the sugar a quick weigh.

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.