Definition

Having a heavy or burdensome quality; something that is heavy or causes a burden.

Example

The weighing responsibilities of the job made her feel stressed.

Conversation

I feel like this project is really weighing on me lately.

Yeah, it can be tough to keep up with everything.

I just wish it didn't feel so weighing on my mind all the time.

Maybe taking a break would help clear your head a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The act of measuring how heavy something is.

Example

The weighing of the ingredients is important for the recipe.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new scale they have at the gym?

Yeah, I saw it; it's supposed to be really accurate for weighing.

I want to try it out to see how much I’ve lost this month.

Definition

To measure how heavy something is, usually using a scale.

Example

She is weighing the ingredients for the cake.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you started weighing your options for the trip?

Not yet, but I really should get on that.

It's important to consider all the choices before deciding, right?

Root Explanation

Weighing → It is formed from "weigh" (from Old English "wegan", meaning to carry or to have weight) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "weighing" refers to the action or process of determining the weight of something.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for carrying or having weight — that's why weighing means the action of determining how heavy something is.

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