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- [wey]
- /weɪ/
- /ˈweɪə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [wey]
- /weɪ/
Definitions of weigher word
- verb with object weigher to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases. 1
- verb with object weigher to hold up or balance, as in the hand, in order to estimate the weight. 1
- verb with object weigher to measure, separate, or apportion (a certain quantity of something) according to weight (usually followed by out): to weigh out five pounds of sugar. 1
- verb with object weigher to make heavy; increase the weight or bulk of; weight: We weighed the drapes to make them hang properly. 1
- verb with object weigher to evaluate in the mind; consider carefully in order to reach an opinion, decision, or choice: to weigh the facts; to weigh a proposal. 1
- verb with object weigher Archaic. to raise, lift, or hoist (something). 1
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Origin of weigher
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English weghen, Old English wegan to carry, weigh; cognate with Dutch wegen, German wägen, Old Norse vega; akin to Latin vehere
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Parts of speech for Weigher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
weigher popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
weigher usage trend in Literature
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