Word Image
plural: weights
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: the amount that something weighs; a unit (as a pound or kilogram) of weight or mass; something heavy; the importance given to something
verb: to load or make heavy with a weight; to trouble with a burden
Word Family
weighted
weighty
weightily
weightless
weightlessly
weightlifter
weightlifting
overweight
underweight
featherweight
deadweight
middleweight
weigh
weighable
weighed
weighing
underweigh
outweigh
Sentences
His weight is dropping on a healthier diet.
I weighed the dog, and she’s gained a little bit.
Our cat looks overweight, but she’s just very furry!
I’ve had a heavy weight on my mind lately.
I weighted the fishing line with a lead sinker.
The judge tends to hold opinions that carry weight.
He weighted the car with a ton of furniture and then headed off for college.
He stays in good shape by lifting weights.
My brother is a weightlifter who also likes to ride his motorcycle.
Please indicate your height and weight on the form.
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