heave
word
/ˈhiv/
heev
/hˈiːv/
heev
Definition
To lift, throw, or move something heavy using a lot of effort; it can also mean to feel like you are going to vomit.
Usage & Nuances
'Heave' is often physical and suggests effort: 'heave a box', 'heave a sigh'. In illness contexts, 'heave' means retching (trying to vomit). Common collocations: 'heave into view', 'heave-ho' (throw out or dismiss, informal).
Spanish: levantar (con esfuerzo) - lanzar (con fuerza) - arcada (náusea)Portuguese (BR): erguer (com esforço) - lançar (com força) - ânsia (de vômito)Portuguese (PT): erguer (com esforço) - lançar (com força) - ânsia (de vómito)Chinese (Simplified): 用力举起 - 猛扔 - 作呕Chinese (Traditional): 用力舉起 - 猛扔 - 作嘔Hindi: ज़ोर से उठाना - ज़ोर से फेंकना - मितली आनाArabic: رفع (بقوة) - قذف (بقوة) - غثيانBengali: তুলে উঠানো - বমি বমি অনুভব করাRussian: тяжело поднять - тянуть - рвать (о рвоте)Japanese: 持ち上げる - 吐きそうになるVietnamese: nhấc lên - buồn nônKorean: 들어올리다 - 구토하다Turkish: kaldırmak - kusacak gibi olmakUrdu: اٹھانا - متلی محسوس کرناIndonesian: mengangkat (dengan tenaga) - merasa ingin muntah
Example Sentences
He tried to heave the heavy bag into the car.
basic
She gave a big heave and pushed the door open.
basic
The smell made him heave.
basic
We all had to heave the boat onto the sand together.
natural
He let out a loud heave of relief when he finished the exam.
natural
"Three, two, one—heave!" shouted the coach as the team lifted the log.
natural