To weigh
Example: He weighs the package before sending it
Definition
"To weigh" means to measure the weight of an object or person, typically using a scale, in order to determine how heavy they are. It involves assessing the force exerted by gravity on the object's mass, as in 'He weighs the package before sending it.'
Etymology
The verb "to weigh" comes from Old English "wegan," meaning 'to carry' or 'to move.' Over time, it evolved to mean measuring weight. Did you know it shares roots with words related to motion and effort, reflecting the idea of lifting or carrying weight?
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"To weigh" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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