heavy

Definition

Heavy means weighing a lot or being difficult to lift or move. It can also describe something strong, large in amount, or serious, such as heavy rain, heavy traffic, or a heavy heart.

Usage & Nuances

Very common with specific collocations: "heavy bag," "heavy rain," "heavy traffic," "heavy smoker," "heavy heart." We usually say "strong rain" is wrong; use "heavy rain." For physical weight, "heavy" is the opposite of "light," but for emotional tone it can mean sad, serious, or intense.

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