Weigh down Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪ/ /ˈdaʊn
WAY-DOWN
wˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn
WAY-DOWN
Definition
To make someone or something heavy, slow, or tired, physically or emotionally. It can refer to a physical weight or to mental/emotional stress.
Usage & Nuances
Often metaphorical: 'weigh down' is used for heavy objects ('weigh down the box') or emotional states ('work is weighing me down'). Common with prepositions: 'weigh down by/with.' Not very formal; used in daily speech.
Spanish: agobiar - pesar - cargarPortuguese (BR): sobrecarregar - pesar - oprimirPortuguese (PT): sobrecarregar - pesar - oprimirChinese (Simplified): 压垮 - 压低Chinese (Traditional): 壓垮 - 壓低Hindi: बोझिल कर देना - दबा देनाArabic: يثقل - يرهقBengali: ভারী করা - চাপিয়ে দেওয়া (মানসিকভাবে)Russian: отягощать - давитьJapanese: 重くする - 押しつぶす（精神的に）Vietnamese: đè nặngKorean: 무겁게 하다 - 짓누르다Turkish: ağırlık yapmak - yük olmakUrdu: بوجھ ڈالنا - دبانا (ذہنی یا جسمانی طور پر)Indonesian: membebani - memberatkan
Example Sentences
The heavy books weigh down my backpack.
basic
Stress can weigh down your mind.
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Don't let worries weigh down your heart.
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I've been feeling really weighed down by all these responsibilities lately.
natural
The branches were weighed down with snow after the storm.
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Don’t let negative thoughts weigh you down—just move forward.
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