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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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How much analysts expect Eli Lilly’s once-daily pill for weight loss to generate in global sales by 2030, compared with $4 billion for the Wegovy pill, according to pharmaceutical commercial intelligence firm Evaluate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It causes inflammation in the digestive tract and can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain and weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Clover has been recovering well at the zoo and is getting close to her ideal body weight for her age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"We don't believe the weight difference will stop that fight," said Shalom.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Our workstations are narrow enough for this clandestine communication; we all had to pass weight and height exams upon hiring to make sure we fit in the chairs.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.