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weighed

The correct spelling is weighed.

How to pronounce weighed

/weɪd/
verb

IPA: /weɪd/

Say it like: Way-ed

The correct spelling is weighed. To determine the weight of an object. For example: "He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client."

Usage Examples

He weighed out two kilos of oranges for a client.

You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting.

I weigh ten and a half stone.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To determine the weight of an object.
  2. 2.Often with "out", to measure a certain amount of something by its weight, e.g. for sale.
  3. 3.To determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object, to evaluate.
  4. 4.To judge; to estimate.
  5. 5.To consider a subject.

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