Definition

A measure of how heavy something is, often used to describe the heaviness of objects or materials.

Example

The weight of the box was too heavy for me to lift.

Conversation

Have you seen how much weight I lost at the gym?

That's awesome! You must feel great about it.

Yeah, I feel lighter and more energetic overall.

That's the best part — feeling good in your own skin!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something heavier or to assign a specific weight to it.

Example

The coach decided to weight the training program to improve the athletes' performance.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they are going to weight the horses differently for the next race?

Yeah, I think it makes things more fair for the competitors.

I wonder how they decide which horse gets more weight.

Root Explanation

Weight → The word 'weight' originates from Old English 'wiht', meaning a quantity or mass. It refers to the measure of heaviness or mass of an object.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'wiht' which relates to a quantity or mass, helping you remember that 'weight' refers to how heavy something is.

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