Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The word "weighs" is spelled with the digraph "ei" which represents the sound /eɪ/. This sound is a combination of the short vowel sound /ɛ/ as in "let" and the long vowel sound /i/ as in "bee". The final letter "s" indicates that this is a third person singular present tense verb. Therefore, "weighs" is spelled w-e-i-g-h-s and pronounced /weɪz/. It means to determine the weight of something using a scale or balance.
Weighs is the third person singular present tense form of the verb "weigh." Weigh is a transitive verb that has multiple definitions.
The first definition of weighs involves determining or quantifying the heaviness of an object or a person by using a scale. In this context, it refers to the measurement of the gravitational force exerted by an object or the amount of mass it contains. For example, "She weighs herself every morning to track her progress."
Another meaning of weighs is to consider or evaluate the importance, worth, or impact of something. It involves thinking deeply or reflecting on a particular issue or situation in order to make a judgment or a decision. For instance, "The judge carefully weighs the evidence presented before making a ruling."
Weighs can also imply experiencing a mental or emotional burden. It refers to feeling a sense of pressure, worry, or responsibility due to a problem or dilemma. For example, "He constantly weighs the pros and cons of his career choices."
Furthermore, weighs can indicate the influence or significance of something in relation to other factors or considerations. It involves assigning relative importance or value to a particular factor or aspect. For instance, "The potential financial benefits of the project weigh heavily on the decision."
In summary, the word weighs encompasses the act of measuring weight, evaluating or considering something, experiencing a mental or emotional burden, or determining the relative importance or impact of something.
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The word weighs is a verb derived from the noun weight. The noun weight comes from the Middle English word weyght, which in turn was derived from the Old English word wiht. This Old English term initially had a broader meaning of a mass, body, or living being, but eventually narrowed down to specifically refer to the measure of heaviness or the gravitational force exerted on an object. The word weighs specifically comes from the third person singular form of the verb to weigh, which developed from the Old English verb weegan.
