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WEAK

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Weak.

How to pronounce weak:

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Weak - as an adjective

Wanting in physical strength

Example: "A weak pillar"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
strong7

Weak - as an adjective satellite

Overly diluted; thin and insipid

Example: "Washy coffee"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
washy14watery12

(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

Example: "A syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
light9unaccented15

Wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings

Example: "I'm only a fallible human"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fallible13frail8imperfect18

Tending downward in price

Example: "A weak market for oil stocks"

Deficient or lacking in some skill

Example: "He's weak in spelling"

Lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

Example: "A feeble old woman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debile9decrepit13feeble11infirm11rickety16sapless9weakly16

(used of verbs) having standard (or regular) inflection

Not having authority, political strength, or governing power

Example: "A weak president"

Deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

Example: "A faint outline"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
faint8

Likely to fail under stress or pressure

Example: "The weak link in the chain"

Deficient in intelligence or mental power

Example: "A weak mind"

Example Sentences

"He is too weak to lift heavy objects."
"She has a weak immune system and often gets sick."
"The team's defense was weak, allowing many goals."
"I have a weak spot for chocolate cake."
"His argument was weak and lacked evidence."
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Word Game Points

Is WEAK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, weak is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WEAK has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is WEAK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, weak is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WEAK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WEAK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, weak is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WEAK has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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