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."

Synonyms of weight

Words with a similar meaning to weight:

• heaviness
• mass
• burden
• load

Antonyms of weight

Words with the opposite meaning to weight:

• lightness
• weightlessness

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