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weight

[weyt] / weɪt /
NOUN
heaviness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burden density gravity heft load pressure substance
STRONG
adiposity avoirdupois ballast gross heftiness mass measurement net ponderosity ponderousness poundage tonnage
WEAK
G-factor
Antonyms
WEAK
triviality unimportance
NOUN
something used because of its heaviness
Synonyms
STRONG
anchor ballast bob counterbalance counterpoise counterweight mass pendulum plumb bob poundage rock sandbag sinker stone
Antonyms
WEAK
triviality unimportance
NOUN
importance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clout consequence emphasis impact influence magnitude power prestige significance substance value
STRONG
authority consideration credit effectiveness efficacy forcefulness import moment momentousness persuasiveness pith potency powerfulness pull signification sway weightiness
WEAK
access connection forcibleness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificance unimportance
STRONG
disregard disrespect uselessness
WEAK
trivialness
NOUN
burden
Synonyms
STRONGEST
load pressure responsibility strain
STRONG
albatross charge cumber duty encumbrance millstone onus oppression task
WEAK
cumbrance deadweight excess baggage tax
Antonyms
WEAK
advantage benefit pleasure solution

Example Sentences

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The weight of expectation began to bother McIlroy, not only when he made the annual pilgrimage to Augusta National, but at all of the majors.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

LaRavia credited good luck, an iron will and a dedicated weight training regimen for helping him survive the grueling season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Back in Taunsa, Asma's family say she is losing weight, and she now faces a lifetime of treatment for a virus she should never have been exposed to.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

They’re afflicted by this weight or recognize their responsibility in it or feel some combination of shame, remorse, disgust and grief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I just had to test each hold to make sure it would support my weight.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

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