outweigh
Translation
to outweigh, to be more important than, to exceed in value
Examples
The benefits of the plan outweigh the risks.
The benefits of the plan outweigh the risks.
The good memories outweigh the bad ones.
The good memories outweigh the bad ones.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) outweigh ((sth.)) to be greater or more important than something else The benefits outweigh the risks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surpass, exceed, override
Etymology
From 'out-' (surpassing, going beyond) + 'weigh' (to have a certain weight).
Memory Tips
Imagine a scale where one side 'weighs' more and tips 'out' beyond the other.