weigh · v
weigh (HEAVINESS)
B1 to have a heaviness of a stated amount, or to measure the heaviness of an object
Dictionary examples:
My homework weighs a ton. I think my teacher hates weekends! (0.0)
My cat weighs as much as a small elephant... in her dreams! (0.0)
My phone weighs a ton after I download all those funny cat videos! (0.0)
How much do you weigh? (21.6)
She weighs herself every week on the bathroom scale. (35.1)
His backpack must weigh more than 20 pounds. (35.5)
Your luggage must be weighed before it is put on the aircraft. (38.6)
weigh (CONSIDER CAREFULLY)
B2 to consider something carefully, especially in order to make a decision
Dictionary examples:
He needs to weigh the pros and cons of going to college. (66.4)