B1verbacademic
US/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
UK/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/
to be more important or larger than something else when you compare them
In context
In my view, the benefits of studying abroad far outweigh the costs.
The risks of the new exam system clearly outweigh its advantages.
Some parents feel that safety concerns outweighed their wish to let children travel alone.
Words that go with outweigh
adverb + verb
- far outweighThe advantages of online learning far outweigh the disadvantages.
- clearly outweighIn this case, the drawbacks clearly outweigh any possible gain.
verb + noun
- outweigh the benefitsCritics argue that the costs of the project outweigh the benefits.
- outweigh the costsThe long-term gains of free education outweigh the costs to taxpayers.
- outweigh the risksDoctors say the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The benefits outweigh than the drawbacks.Correct: The benefits outweigh the drawbacks.