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UK//ˈɛv.ə səʊ ˈhɛvi//US//ˈɛv.ɚ soʊ ˈhɛvi//

Meaning of It was ever so heavy

An expression used to emphasize that something is very heavy.

In simple words: It was really heavy.

It was ever so heavy in a sentence

  • It was ever so heavy that I couldn't lift it.
  • The suitcase was ever so heavy after packing for a month.
  • When I tried to move the sofa, it was ever so heavy, I needed help.
  • The bag of groceries was ever so heavy, I almost dropped it.
  • He complained that the books were ever so heavy to carry upstairs.

How to use It was ever so heavy

Used informally to emphasize weight or difficulty. More common in spoken English; may sound old-fashioned to some.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'ever' as an extreme, like lifting a very heavy box.

Related words

Collocations with It was ever so heavy

  • ever so slightly
  • ever so gently
  • ever so careful

Synonyms for It was ever so heavy

  • really heavy
  • extremely heavy
  • incredibly heavy
  • super heavy

Common mistakes with It was ever so heavy

  • Using 'ever' incorrectly in place of 'always'.
  • Confusing the phrase with similar sounding phrases.
  • Misplacing 'so' for 'very' in formal contexts.

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Frequently asked questions about It was ever so heavy

What does It was ever so heavy mean?

It was really heavy.

What is the definition of It was ever so heavy?

An expression used to emphasize that something is very heavy.

How do you use It was ever so heavy in a sentence?

It was ever so heavy that I couldn't lift it.

Can you give another example of It was ever so heavy?

The suitcase was ever so heavy after packing for a month.

What are synonyms for It was ever so heavy?

Common alternatives include really heavy, extremely heavy, incredibly heavy, super heavy.

What words go with It was ever so heavy?

It commonly pairs with ever so slightly, ever so gently, ever so careful.

What are common mistakes when using It was ever so heavy?

Using 'ever' incorrectly in place of 'always'. Confusing the phrase with similar sounding phrases. Misplacing 'so' for 'very' in formal contexts.

How do you pronounce It was ever so heavy?

US: //ˈɛv.ɚ soʊ ˈhɛvi//, UK: //ˈɛv.ə səʊ ˈhɛvi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is It was ever so heavy formal or informal?

"It was ever so heavy" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use It was ever so heavy?

Used informally to emphasize weight or difficulty. More common in spoken English; may sound old-fashioned to some.