weight

noun

UK /weɪt/

Word Forms

singular	weight
plural	weights

1
uncountable a measurement of how heavy a person or thing is
in weight:
It was about 12 pounds in weight.
lose weight (=become thinner):
Have you lost weight?
put on/gain weight (=become fatter):
Susan gained weight after her accident.
Synonyms and related words
Weight and describing weight
counterpoise
counterpoise
counterweight
1. 1a
  the condition or effect of being heavy
  weight of:
  The weight of the backpack made the child fall over.
  Tim was stuck under the weight of the fallen tree.
  Synonyms and related words
  Weight and describing weight
  counterpoise
  counterpoise
  counterweight
2
countable a heavy object that is used for making another thing heavier
He tied weights to the sack and hurled it into the river.
Synonyms and related words
General words for heavy things
weight
load
burden
1. 2a
  a piece of heavy metal designed for lifting or throwing as a sport
  Synonyms and related words
  Equipment used at the gym and for exercises
  assault course
  barbell
  beam
2. 2b
  a piece of metal that weighs a particular amount, used for measuring how much something else weighs
  Synonyms and related words
  General hand tools
  adjustable spanner
  Allen key
  applicator
3. 2c
  any heavy object, especially one that is difficult to lift or move
  The car was not able to pull such a large weight.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for heavy things
  weight
  load
  burden
3
uncountable the influence or importance that something has
add weight to:
A recently discovered inscription has added weight to the theory.
attach weight to:
We attach little weight to this new evidence.
carry weight (=have a lot of influence):
Simpson’s opinions carry considerable weight with the President.
give weight to:
Patten was not inclined to give much weight to their judgment.
Synonyms and related words
Importance
importance
emphasis
priority
4
singular something that causes you trouble or difficulty
Susan now bears the full weight of running the family.
a weight off your mind (=something that you no longer have to worry about):
Obviously the verdict is a huge weight off my mind.
Synonyms and related words
People and things that cause worry or problems
a bone of contention
a hostage to fortune
a nail in the coffin
5
carry the weight of the world on your shoulders
to have something that is your responsibility or duty to struggle with
I’m carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 05/09/2018
Open Dictionary - September2018

phrases

pull/carry your weight

take the weight off your feet

weight

noun

US /weɪt/

Word Forms

singular	weight
plural	weights

1
uncountable a measurement of how heavy a person or thing is
in weight:
It was about 12 pounds in weight.
lose weight (=become thinner):
Have you lost weight?
put on/gain weight (=become fatter):
Susan gained weight after her accident.
Synonyms and related words
Weight and describing weight
counterpoise
counterpoise
counterweight
1. 1a
  the condition or effect of being heavy
  weight of:
  The weight of the backpack made the child fall over.
  Tim was stuck under the weight of the fallen tree.
  Synonyms and related words
  Weight and describing weight
  counterpoise
  counterpoise
  counterweight
2
countable a heavy object that is used for making another thing heavier
He tied weights to the sack and hurled it into the river.
Synonyms and related words
General words for heavy things
weight
load
burden
1. 2a
  a piece of heavy metal designed for lifting or throwing as a sport
  Synonyms and related words
  Equipment used at the gym and for exercises
  balance beam
  barbell
  beam
2. 2b
  a piece of metal that weighs a particular amount, used for measuring how much something else weighs
  Synonyms and related words
  General hand tools
  adjustable wrench
  Allen wrench
  applicator
3. 2c
  any heavy object, especially one that is difficult to lift or move
  The car was not able to pull such a large weight.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for heavy things
  weight
  load
  burden
3
uncountable the influence or importance that something has
give weight to:
Patten was not inclined to give much weight to their judgment.
carry weight (=have a lot of influence):
Simpson’s opinions carry considerable weight with the President.
add weight to:
A recently discovered inscription has added weight to the theory.
attach weight to:
We attach little weight to this new evidence.
Synonyms and related words
Importance
importance
emphasis
priority
4
singular something that causes you trouble or difficulty
Susan now bears the full weight of running the family.
a weight off your mind (=something that you no longer have to worry about):
Obviously the verdict is a huge weight off my mind.
Synonyms and related words
People and things that cause worry or problems
a bone of contention
a hostage to fortune
a nail in the coffin
5
carry the weight of the world on your shoulders
to have something that is your responsibility or duty to struggle with
I’m carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 05/09/2018
Open Dictionary - September2018

phrases

pull/carry your weight

weight

verb transitive

UK /weɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	weight
he/she/it	weights
present participle	weighting
past tense	weighted
past participle	weighted

1

weight
or
weight down
to make something heavier by putting a weight on it, especially in order to stop it from moving
He had weighted the bag with rocks.
Synonyms and related words
To stop someone or something from moving
hold back
intercept
obstruct
2
to adjust the different parts of something to account for their importance
All the papers are equally weighted, each contributing 20% to the overall total.
Each of these parts is weighted for its relative importance.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 27/09/2016
Open Dictionary - September2016

weight

verb transitive

US /weɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	weight
he/she/it	weights
present participle	weighting
past tense	weighted
past participle	weighted

1

weight
or
weight down
to make something heavier by putting a weight on it, especially in order to stop it from moving
He had weighted the bag with rocks.
Synonyms and related words
To stop someone or something from moving
hold back
intercept
obstruct
2
to give additional importance to something, for example a test or part of one
Synonyms and related words
To be important, or to give something importance
matter
figure
emphasize
3
to adjust the different parts of something to account for their importance
All the papers are equally weighted, each contributing 20% to the overall total.
Each of these parts is weighted for its relative importance.
Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 27/09/2016
Open Dictionary - September2016

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