Definition

To have a greater weight than something else or to burden someone or something too much.

Example

The heavy backpack began to overweigh her, making it hard to walk.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like my backpack is starting to overweigh me during our hikes.

Yeah, it can be tough when you carry too much stuff.

I think I need to lighten it up before our next trip.

For sure! Just pack the essentials and you'll feel much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overweigh → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively or too much) and "weigh" (from Old English "wegan", meaning to carry or to have weight). The word "overweigh" means to have too much weight or to weigh more than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of having 'too much' ('over-') weight ('weigh') — that's why overweigh means to weigh excessively.

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