Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

I came across the street to meet you

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

The bridge came across the river

Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

She comes across as very confident in interviews

He came across the finish line first

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

The bus will come by this route

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

I come by the office every morning at 8

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Can you come by my house later for coffee?

The train came by the station too fast

She comes by the grocery store home

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The new iPhone will come out next month

I need to come out from the house now

The new iPhone will come out next month

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The truth finally came out after the investigation

The students came out to the classroom

Understanding 'Weigh In': Definition & Usage

"When wisdom weighs in, ignorance retreats, fostering a path toward enlightenment and richer understanding in life's complex journey."

📖 Definition

To weigh in means to offer an opinion or judgment, often in discussions about complicated or contentious issues. It can also imply exerting influence on the discussion.

Examples in context

The professor weighed in on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
Community leaders weighed in with their concerns about the new traffic regulations.
Scientists weighed in, warning about climate change impacts during the conference.

📖 Definition

To weigh in means to offer an opinion or judgment, often in discussions about complicated or contentious issues. It can also imply exerting influence on the discussion.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Cannot split parts of this verb; it functions as a unit.

Neutral

Used in both formal and informal contexts.

Transitive

Yes

Requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	weigh in	She weighs in on policy matters frequently.
Past Simple	weighed in	He weighed in with valuable insights during the meeting.
Present Continuous	weighing in	They are weighing in on the latest debate.
Present Perfect	have weighed in	Experts have weighed in on the economic impact.

💡 When to Use

In debates or discussions

Use when contributing your opinion or judgment in a debate or discussion to influence its direction.

Example: "She weighed in during the debate with insightful comments."

To provide expert opinion

Use when sought after for your expertise to influence decisions or outcomes with your insights.

Example: "Doctors weighed in on the proposed health regulations."

In decision-making processes

Use when participating actively to guide or affect the decision-making process through your input.

Example: "The consultant weighed in on the strategic plan."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using as separable

❌ Wrong: She in weighed with her opinion.

✅ Correct: She weighed in with her opinion.

💡 Tip: Remember, 'weigh in' cannot be split.

Incorrect tense

❌ Wrong: He weigh in on yesterday's issue.

✅ Correct: He weighed in on yesterday's issue.

💡 Tip: Ensure tense matches temporal context.

Missing direct object

❌ Wrong: He weighed in without any point.

✅ Correct: He weighed in on the discussion.

💡 Tip: Include what is being weighed in on.

Practice

WEIGH IN - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Listen and repeat the audio as many times as needed to improve your pronunciation
Use the audio as a dictation exercise, trying to write what you hear and understand
Create a new sentence following the structure of the example sentences

Examples in Context

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The professor weighed in on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
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Community leaders weighed in with their concerns about the new traffic regulations.
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Scientists weighed in, warning about climate change impacts during the conference.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

comment intervene

Antonyms

abstain

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"Experts were asked to ___ on the debate."

understand

weigh in

verify

oversee

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Weigh In

What is the origin of weigh in?

The phrase 'weigh in' has origins in weighing oneself before a competition, implying participating or contributing one’s share, now used metaphorically in discussions.

Can weigh in be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'weigh in' is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal settings to describe someone's contribution to a discussion or issue.

What is the difference between weigh in and comment?

While both involve contributing opinions, 'weigh in' often suggests a more influential role or authoritative input than simply making a comment.

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History teacher who fell in love with English! This passion led me to specialize in languages and work on bilingual education projects. With 37 years in education, I believe learning should be meaningful – not just memorization.

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📖 Definition

📖 Definition

📝 Grammar Info

📊 Conjugation Table

💡 When to Use

⚠️ Common Mistakes

WEIGH IN - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Weigh In

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