heft
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /hɛft/
KK: /hɛft/
intransitive verb
Definition
To have a certain weight or heaviness.
Example
The box hefts more than I expected.
Tense Forms
Past: hefted
Past Participle: hefted
Conversation
Hey, do you know how much this box hefts?
I think it's pretty heavy, maybe around 30 pounds.
Wow, I didn't expect it to heft that much!
Yeah, you should definitely be careful when lifting it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
weigh
measure
count
Antonyms
lighten
reduce
diminish
noun
Definition
The weight or heaviness of something, often referring to its bulk or mass.
Example
The heft of the box made it difficult to lift.
Conversation
Did you notice the heft of that new book I got?
Yeah, it looks really thick and heavy!
I didn't expect it to have so much heft when I ordered it online.
transitive verb
Definition
To lift something to feel its weight or to make a judgment about it.
Example
He hefted the heavy box to see if he could carry it.
Tense Forms
Past: hefted
Past Participle: hefted
Conversation
Hey, can you help me heft this box?
Sure! It looks pretty heavy.
Yeah, I wanted to see if I could heft it by myself, but it's tougher than I thought.
Root Explanation
Heft originates from Old English 'heft' (meaning weight or heaviness). The word refers to the quality of being heavy or the weight of an object.
Memory Tip
Think of 'heft' as relating to weight or heaviness, helping you remember that it describes something that is heavy.
Visually Confused Words
wheft
theft
het
eft
awheft