Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Weight.
How to pronounce weight:
US
Weight - as a noun
The vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical propertyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms
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exercising weightfree weightHypernyms (Closely Related)
sports equipmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The relative importance granted to something
Example: "His opinion carries great weight"
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weightiness18An oppressive feeling of heavy force
Example: "Bowed down by the weight of responsibility"
A system of units used to express the weight of something
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system of weightsHypernyms (Closely Related)
metric10system of measurementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A unit used to measure weight
Example: "He placed two weights in the scale pan"
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weight unitHypernyms (Closely Related)
unit4unit of measurementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance
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weighting17Weight - as a verb
Weight down with a load
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burden9burthen12weight downHypernyms (Closely Related)
charge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The weight of the package is 5 pounds."
"She bench pressed twice her body weight."
"I need to check the weight of my luggage before flying."
"The weight of the book is causing the shelf to sag."
"He was struggling under the weight of his responsibilities."
Word Game Points
Is WEIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, weight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WEIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is WEIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, weight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWEIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is WEIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, weight is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWEIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
