outweigh (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
Definition
To be greater or more significant than something else.
Examples
The advantages of living in the city often outweigh the disadvantages.
His desire for revenge seemed to outweigh any fear of consequences.
The potential risks of the surgery must outweigh the benefits before proceeding.
How to Use outweigh
- outweigh the X (collocation)
- To be more important or significant than a specific factor. — "The positive feedback seemed to outweigh the negative comments."
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