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Meaning of the word "weigh on" in English

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weigh on

US /weɪ ɑːn/
UK /weɪ ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to cause someone to feel worried or troubled about something for a period of time

Example:
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The decision to move abroad has been weighing on her mind for weeks.
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His past mistakes continue to weigh on him.
Synonym:
burdentroubledisturboppressprey on
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