- comparative of heavy.
heavier
Example Sentences
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In such conditions, heavier showers can lead to flash flooding due to the ground being very hard and compacted, making it more water repellent and increasing run off.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
But even at Burke’s, things change: Demand is up for kayaks, down for the metal canoes, which are heavier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
For now, most German states have lifted the Sunday trucking ban -- banking on a mode of transport with a far heavier carbon footprint than river boats.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
The fact that our bodies have this capacity to “remember” our previous heavier weight helps to explain why so many people regain weight after dieting.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
My load of books felt heavier than usual, and I shifted the weight of them to my other arm.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
