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

But some experts are making the case that real estate fundamentals today are outweighing even rising rates. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Mark is forced to come clean about their precarious financial situation to Abby, whose anger is outweighed by concern for the safe return of their son. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Michael Madrid, a Republican political consultant, said economic concerns are significantly outweighing other issues among many Latino voters. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Feather, leather and crystal embellishments cascaded from the denim, creating looks that nearly outweighed the ultra-thin models themselves. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 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