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outweigh in German

outweigh in German is übersteigen, übertreffen, überwiegen — outweigh means to be more important, significant, or valuable than something else.

outweigh in German

übersteigen
verb
übertreffen
verb
überwiegen
verb
(transitive) To exceed in weight or mass.
überragen
verb
(transitive) To exceed in importance or value.

What does "outweigh" mean?

  1. verb To be more important, significant, or valuable than something else.
    "The benefits of the treatment outweigh the risks."
  2. verb To be physically heavier than something else.
    "The loaded truck outweighed the empty one by several tons."
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outweigh in a sentence

  • The benefits of the treatment outweigh the risks.
  • For most people, the pros outweigh the cons.
  • The loaded truck outweighed the empty one by several tons.

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What is "outweigh" in German?

"outweigh" in German is übersteigen, übertreffen, überwiegen. outweigh means: To be more important, significant, or valuable than something else.

How do you use "outweigh" in a sentence?

Example: "The benefits of the treatment outweigh the risks." In German, "outweigh" is übersteigen, übertreffen, überwiegen.

Are there other ways to say "outweigh" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "outweigh": übersteigen, übertreffen, überwiegen, überragen.

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