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Weight

🇬🇧 UK /["/weɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/weɪt/"]/

Meaning of Weight

how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds

In simple words: The heaviness of something.

Weight in a sentence

• The weight of the box makes it hard to lift.
• He lost a lot of weight after starting his new diet.
• You need to balance the weight on both sides of the scale.
• The weight of your backpack can affect how far you can walk.
• They measured the weight of the fish before releasing it back into the water.

How to use Weight

Use 'weight' when discussing how heavy something is, often in medical or fitness contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless necessary.

Grammar pattern

weigh + object

Memory hint

Think of lifting weights at the gym to remember 'weight'.

Related words

Collocations with Weight

• low
• ideal
• right
• watch
• gain
• put on
• go up
• increase
• come off
• gain
• loss
• control
• considerable
• enormous
• great
• bear
• carry
• support
• in weight
• beneath the weight
• under the weight
• heavy
• dead
• leaden
• lift
• due
• full
• sufficient
• attach
• give
• place
• put your weight behind something
• throw your weight behind something
• weight of numbers
• low
• ideal
• right
• watch
• gain
• put on
• go up
• increase
• come off
• gain
• loss
• control
• heavy
• large
• light
• lift
• lifting
• training
• room
• weights and measures

Synonyms for Weight

• burden

Opposites of Weight

• lightness

Common mistakes with Weight

• Confusing 'weight' with 'wait'
• Using 'weight' as a verb incorrectly; it's a noun primarily.
• Incorrectly spelling it as 'wait'.

Frequently asked questions about Weight

What does Weight mean?

The heaviness of something.

What is the definition of Weight?

how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds

How do you use Weight in a sentence?

The weight of the box makes it hard to lift.

Can you give another example of Weight?

He lost a lot of weight after starting his new diet.

What are synonyms for Weight?

Common alternatives include burden.

What is the opposite of Weight?

Opposite meanings include lightness.

What words go with Weight?

It commonly pairs with low, ideal, right, watch, gain, put on, go up, increase, come off, gain, loss, control, considerable, enormous, great, bear, carry, support, in weight, beneath the weight, under the weight, heavy, dead, leaden, lift, due, full, sufficient, attach, give, place, put your weight behind something, throw your weight behind something, weight of numbers, low, ideal, right, watch, gain, put on, go up, increase, come off, gain, loss, control, heavy, large, light, lift, lifting, training, room, weights and measures.

What are common mistakes when using Weight?

Confusing 'weight' with 'wait' Using 'weight' as a verb incorrectly; it's a noun primarily. Incorrectly spelling it as 'wait'.

How do you pronounce Weight?

US: /["/weɪt/"]/, UK: /["/weɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Weight?

Use 'weight' when discussing how heavy something is, often in medical or fitness contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations unless necessary.

What CEFR level is Weight?

"Weight" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.