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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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These programs included an initial weight loss phase followed by a maintenance phase designed to help participants keep the weight off long term.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Researchers found that people who increased their steps during the weight loss phase and continued that level of activity afterward were more successful at maintaining their weight loss.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

For at least 15% weight loss, the figures were 46.8% versus 6.4%, while 28.6% of semaglutide users lost at least 20% of their body weight compared with 2.7% in the placebo group.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

The proportions of participants classified as overweight or in obesity class I, II and III all declined in the semaglutide group as more individuals reached healthier weight ranges.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

I stare into my lap, feel the weight of her words.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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