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Term: Weight

Description:

Weight refers to the measure of the heaviness of an object or person. It is commonly used to describe the force exerted by an object due to gravity, while also being a significant factor for calculations in various fields such as physics, engineering, and health.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: weight
• Verb: weigh
• Adjective: weighty

Senses and Usages:

Noun: weight

1. The amount or measure of heaviness of an object or person.

Example sentence: The weight of the suitcase exceeded the airline's limit, so I had to remove some items.

2. A unit used to express the heaviness of an object or person.

Example sentence: She discovered that she had lost five pounds when she stepped on the weight.

3. Importance or significance of something.

Example sentence: The weight of his words resonated with the audience.

Verb: weigh

1. To measure the weight of something.

Example sentence: We need to weigh the ingredients before adding them to the recipe.

2. To have a specified weight.

Example sentence: The baby weighed 8 pounds at birth.

3. To consider or ponder a matter.

Example sentence: She needed time to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

Adjective: weighty

1. Having great weight; heavy.

Example sentence: The weighty box required two people to lift it.

2. Significant or important.

Example sentence: The professor delivered a weighty speech on the future of technology.

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