Weight Meaning in English
word
/ˈweɪt/
wayt
/wˈeɪt/
wayt
Definition
The amount that someone or something weighs. It can also mean body mass, or the heaviness of an object when you lift or carry it.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for body weight and the heaviness of objects: 'lose weight', 'gain weight', 'weight limit', 'heavy weight'. Don't confuse it with 'weigh' (verb). In some contexts, 'weight' can also mean importance or influence, as in 'His opinion carries weight'.
Spanish: pesoPortuguese (BR): pesoPortuguese (PT): pesoChinese (Simplified): 重量 - 体重Chinese (Traditional): 重量 - 體重Hindi: वज़न - भारArabic: وزنBengali: ওজনRussian: весJapanese: 重さVietnamese: cân nặngKorean: 무게Turkish: ağırlıkUrdu: وزنIndonesian: berat - bobot
Example Sentences
This box has a lot of weight.
basic
Her weight is 60 kilos.
basic
The table cannot hold that much weight.
basic
I've been trying to lose weight since January.
natural
You can feel the weight of the backpack after a few hours.
natural
His words carried a lot of weight in the meeting.
natural