CEFR A2

weak

adjective

Meaning

Weak means not strong physically, structurally, emotionally, or in effect, and it can describe people, arguments, signals, or materials.

Examples

The old bridge looked weak.
That is a weak argument without evidence.

Synonyms: frail, feeble, ineffective

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weak (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /wiːk/

Definition

Weak means not strong physically, structurally, emotionally, or in effect, and it can describe people, arguments, signals, or materials.

Examples

The old bridge looked weak.
That is a weak argument without evidence.

How to Use weak

weak at (prepositional phrase): not good at a skill or subject — "I am weak at spelling but strong at speaking."
weak signal (collocation): a signal that is not strong enough — "The phone had a weak signal indoors."

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