what the meaning
2006-11-28 11:13:05 · 9 answers · asked by Annie andersaon 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
To monitor the progress of my weight-loss diet, I weigh myself weekly.
Definition according to Merriam Webster Online Dictionary:
Main Entry: 1weigh
Pronunciation: 'wA
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English weyen, from Old English wegan to move, carry, weigh -- more at WAY
transitive verb
1 : to ascertain the heaviness of by or as if by a balance
2 a : OUTWEIGH b : COUNTERBALANCE c : to make heavy : WEIGHT -- often used with down
3 : to consider carefully especially by balancing opposing factors or aspects in order to reach a choice or conclusion : EVALUATE
4 : to heave up (an anchor) preparatory to sailing
5 : to measure or apportion (a definite quantity) on or as if on a scales
intransitive verb
1 a : to have a certain heaviness : experience a specific force due to gravity b : to register a weight (as on a scales) -- used with in or out; compare WEIGH IN
2 : to merit consideration as important : COUNT
3 a : to press down with or as if with a heavy weight b : to have a saddening or disheartening effect
4 : to weigh anchor
synonym see CONSIDER
- weigh·able /'wA-&-b&l/ adjective
- weigh·er noun
2006-11-28 11:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by Faith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I weigh 150 pounds.
2006-11-28 11:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Maus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Selbi weigh more than Brad but Jessica way 856 pounds less than Brad what does Selbi weight
2006-11-28 11:15:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will weigh my options: spend my bonus check on Christmas gifts or make a nice downpayment on a house.
The sugar bag weighs five pounds.
2006-11-28 11:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by Silly me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much do you weigh? Like 140?
2006-11-28 11:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by C&J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He knew he had to weigh his words carefully, for she would probably be upset if he asked her to weigh herself for her diet.
2006-11-28 11:32:56 · answer #6 · answered by musemessmer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
today i will "weigh" myself....the turkey "weighs" 22 pounds. it is a measure of mass and bulk versus the pull of gravity . the harder to pull against gravity.. the more a thing will tend to "weigh"...the resistance you feel agianst gravity is weight.
2006-11-28 11:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never ask a woman "How many pounds do you weigh?"
2006-11-28 11:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must weigh a ton!!!! SIKE
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2006-11-28 11:14:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋