Cool MateMeaning of Weak
In simple words: Not strong or powerful.
Weak in a sentence
- She felt weak after running the marathon.
- His argument was weak and did not convince anyone.
- The light from the candle was weak, barely illuminating the room.
- He has a weak grip and can't hold the heavy box.
- Their relationship is weak due to lack of communication.
How to use Weak
Used to describe physical strength, emotional resilience, or ineffective arguments. Avoid using it in formal academic contexts to describe theories or ideas.
Grammar pattern
weak + noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'week' being not strong enough to hold a heavy load.
Related words
Collocations with Weak
Synonyms for Weak
- unconvincing
Common mistakes with Weak
- Confused with 'week' (the time period)
- Using 'weak' to describe intelligence instead of 'not intelligent'
- Overusing 'weak' to describe emotions, which can be seen as negative or stigmatizing
Weak appears in
Weak in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضعيف
مش قوي أو مش قادر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুর্বল
শক্তিশালী বা শক্তিশালী নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Schwach
Nicht stark oder kräftig.
- SpanishEspañol
Débil
No fuerte ni poderoso.
- Persianفارسی
ضعیف
نه قوی و نه قدرتمند.
- FrenchFrançais
Faible
Pas fort ou puissant.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कमज़ोर
ताकतवर या शक्तिशाली नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Debole
Non forte o potente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fraco
Não forte ou poderoso.
- RussianРусский
Слабый
Не сильный или мощный.
- Urduاردو
کمزور، ضعیف
کمزور یا بے طاقت ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
虚弱
不强或不有力。
More words like Weak
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Weak
What does Weak mean?
Not strong or powerful.
What is the definition of Weak?
not physically strong
How do you use Weak in a sentence?
She felt weak after running the marathon.
Can you give another example of Weak?
His argument was weak and did not convince anyone.
What are synonyms for Weak?
Common alternatives include unconvincing.
What is the opposite of Weak?
Opposite meanings include strong, powerful, robust.
What words go with Weak?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, at, from, in, weak at the knees, appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, at, from, in, weak at the knees, appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, at, from, in, weak at the knees.
What are common mistakes when using Weak?
Confused with 'week' (the time period) Using 'weak' to describe intelligence instead of 'not intelligent' Overusing 'weak' to describe emotions, which can be seen as negative or stigmatizing
How do you pronounce Weak?
US: /["/wiːk/"]/, UK: /["/wiːk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Weak?
Used to describe physical strength, emotional resilience, or ineffective arguments. Avoid using it in formal academic contexts to describe theories or ideas.
What CEFR level is Weak?
"Weak" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.