weight (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /weɪt/
Definition
How heavy something is, measured in pounds or kilograms.
Examples
The weight of the box was too much for me to lift.
She lost a lot of weight after getting sick.
What is your weight?
How to Use weight
- weight of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to show importance or burden. — "We must consider the weight of public opinion."
- gain weight (collocation)
- To become heavier. — "He needs to gain weight after his illness."
- lose weight (collocation)
- To become lighter. — "She lost weight by exercising more."
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