Put weight on Meaning in English
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Definition
To place force or pressure on something using your body or an object, or to gain body weight. Used literally for physical pressure and figuratively for increasing one's body mass.
Usage & Nuances
Common in medical, fitness, and everyday situations. Literal: 'put weight on your foot' (after injury). Figurative: 'put weight on' (gain weight). Not interchangeable with 'carry weight', which means importance or respect. For gaining weight, often 'put on weight' is also used.
Example Sentences
Do not put weight on your injured foot.
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She was told to put weight on her left leg slowly.
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He has started to put weight on over the holidays.
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You shouldn't put weight on it until the swelling goes down.
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After quitting sports, I started to put weight on pretty fast.
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Try not to put weight on your arm when lifting heavy things.
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