Cool MateMeaning of Heavy
In simple words: Something that weighs a lot.
Heavy in a sentence
- The box was too heavy for me to lift.
- She felt heavy with sadness after hearing the news.
- He wore a heavy coat because it was cold outside.
- The traffic was heavy during the rush hour.
- After a heavy meal, I felt sleepy.
How to use Heavy
Used to describe weight or intensity. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but can be ambiguous when used metaphorically (like 'heavy workload').
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'heavy' elephant sitting on a scale!
Related words
Synonyms for Heavy
- weighty
- bulky
- massive
- substantial
- ponderous
Opposites of Heavy
- light
- weightless
- insignificant
Common mistakes with Heavy
- Confused with 'light' — using heavy for something that is not heavy.
- Using 'heavily' when 'heavy' is needed — misplacing the adjective.
- Mispronouncing the 'h' sound at the beginning of the word.
Heavy appears in
Heavy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ثقيل
شيء يزن كثيراً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভারী
কোনো কিছুর ওজন বেশি।
- GermanDeutsch
Schwer
Etwas, das viel wiegt.
- SpanishEspañol
Pesado
Algo que pesa mucho.
- Persianفارسی
سنگین
چیزی که وزنش زیاده.
- FrenchFrançais
Lourd
Quelque chose qui pèse beaucoup.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भारी
कोई ऐसी चीज़ जिसका वज़न ज़्यादा हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Pesante
Qualcosa che pesa tanto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pesado
Algo que pesa bastante.
- RussianРусский
Тяжелый
Что-то, что много весит.
- Urduاردو
بھاری
کوئی چیز جس کا وزن زیادہ ہو۔
- Chinese中文
沉重
指某物很重。
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Frequently asked questions about Heavy
What does Heavy mean?
Something that weighs a lot.
What is the definition of Heavy?
weighing a lot; difficult to lift or move
How do you use Heavy in a sentence?
The box was too heavy for me to lift.
Can you give another example of Heavy?
She felt heavy with sadness after hearing the news.
What are synonyms for Heavy?
Common alternatives include weighty, bulky, massive, substantial, ponderous.
What is the opposite of Heavy?
Opposite meanings include light, weightless, insignificant.
What words go with Heavy?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, become, get, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Heavy?
Confused with 'light' — using heavy for something that is not heavy. Using 'heavily' when 'heavy' is needed — misplacing the adjective. Mispronouncing the 'h' sound at the beginning of the word.
How do you pronounce Heavy?
US: /["/ˈhevi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhevi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Heavy?
Used to describe weight or intensity. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but can be ambiguous when used metaphorically (like 'heavy workload').
What CEFR level is Heavy?
"Heavy" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.