Weight
noun
The amount something weighs.
The elephant has a lot of weight
Often appears as...
- heavy weight
- lose weight
noun
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
The weight of the ball is pulling it towards the earth
Often appears as...
- gravitational weight
- weight force
noun
A unit or system of units used for expressing how much an object or quantity of matter weighs.
The weight of the car is measured in kilograms
noun
Importance or influence.
His opinion carries a lot of weight
Often appears as...
- carry weight
- weight of influence
noun
A piece of metal known to be of a standard weight and used on a balance to measure the weight of something.
We’re using weights to compare the mass of these two objects
Often appears as...
- set of weights
- weight balance
verb
To hold something down by placing a heavy object on top of it.
The papers were weighted down with a stone
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Formal
noun
The amount something weighs.
The elephant has a lot of weight
Often appears as...
- heavy weight
- lose weight
noun
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
The weight of the ball is pulling it towards the earth
Often appears as...
- gravitational weight
- weight force
noun
A unit or system of units used for expressing how much an object or quantity of matter weighs.
The weight of the car is measured in kilograms
noun
Importance or influence.
His opinion carries a lot of weight
Often appears as...
- carry weight
- weight of influence
noun
A piece of metal known to be of a standard weight and used on a balance to measure the weight of something.
We’re using weights to compare the mass of these two objects
Often appears as...
- set of weights
- weight balance
verb
To hold something down by placing a heavy object on top of it.
The papers were weighted down with a stone
Usage tips
Formal
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Pro Tip 1/2Quantitative Concept
Weight is measurable and can change, like when losing or gaining physical body weight.
After a month of dieting, he lost some weight.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Use
Use weight to compare different items' heaviness, often needing scales for accuracy.
The pumpkin's weight was greater than the melon's.
Pro Tip 1/2Quantitative Concept
Weight is measurable and can change, like when losing or gaining physical body weight.
After a month of dieting, he lost some weight.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Use
Use weight to compare different items' heaviness, often needing scales for accuracy.
The pumpkin's weight was greater than the melon's.
Pro Tip 1/2Quantitative Concept
Weight is measurable and can change, like when losing or gaining physical body weight.
After a month of dieting, he lost some weight.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Use
Use weight to compare different items' heaviness, often needing scales for accuracy.
The pumpkin's weight was greater than the melon's.
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The loathsome, lethal...
Then the bug will use its serrated mandibles to carve a little hole in your skin, allowing it to probe around with its proboscis, searching for a blood vessel. When it hits one, the lucky parasite can suck two to three times its weight in blood. Turns out we don't really like that too much. In fact, humans hate mosquitos so much that we spend billions of dollars worldwide
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What would happen if you...
for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, conventional wisdom said that we should drink eight glasses a day. That estimate has since been fine-tuned. Now, the consensus is that the amount of water we need to imbibe depends largely on our weight and environment.
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
This little chap was the first one born. He was the one that, for the first couple of hours, we were a little worried about. He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious.
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The mighty mathematics...
Fortunately, you probably know what to do. Just move back on the seesaw, and down you go. This may seem simple and intuitive, but what you're actually doing is using a lever to lift a weight that would otherwise be too heavy. This lever is one type of what we call simple machines,
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The psychological weight...
the second thing i learned was that if i imagined my future healthy self and started living that life now what kinds of foods i would eat how many calories i would need to maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime that would be the way i would achieve my
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Lemon Andersen performs...
all I ever wanted to do was transcend poetry to the world. See, it wasn't enough for me to write a book. It wasn't enough for me to join a slam competition, and while those things hold weight, it wasn't the driving force that pushes the pen to the pad.
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What happens during a...
but prevention is vital. Genetics and lifestyle factors both affect your risk. And the good news is that you can change your lifestyle. Exercise, a healthy diet, and weight loss all lower the risk of heart attacks, whether you've had one before or not.
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
weight as his brother now despite their good health life for young tigers is precarious globally over a third of captive-born sumatran cubs won't make it to adulthood so you need to relax like your brother relax hey so giles has made a difficult
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Can You Survive...
quicksand when water floods into sand it forces the sand particles apart causing the ground to loosen what's left is a soggy combination of the two that can no longer support as much weight so when you stand on it you start to sink I want
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Just How BIG are...
It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people. But when they do, they can really throw their weight around.
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The loathsome, lethal...
Then the bug will use its serrated mandibles to carve a little hole in your skin, allowing it to probe around with its proboscis, searching for a blood vessel. When it hits one, the lucky parasite can suck two to three times its weight in blood. Turns out we don't really like that too much. In fact, humans hate mosquitos so much that we spend billions of dollars worldwide
Video examples
What would happen if you...
for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water. For a long time, conventional wisdom said that we should drink eight glasses a day. That estimate has since been fine-tuned. Now, the consensus is that the amount of water we need to imbibe depends largely on our weight and environment.
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
This little chap was the first one born. He was the one that, for the first couple of hours, we were a little worried about. He had a bit of a tougher time. Didn't you? You're doing well. He's nearly the same weight as his brother now. Despite their good health, life for young tigers is precarious.
Video examples
The mighty mathematics...
Fortunately, you probably know what to do. Just move back on the seesaw, and down you go. This may seem simple and intuitive, but what you're actually doing is using a lever to lift a weight that would otherwise be too heavy. This lever is one type of what we call simple machines,
Video examples
The psychological weight...
the second thing i learned was that if i imagined my future healthy self and started living that life now what kinds of foods i would eat how many calories i would need to maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime that would be the way i would achieve my
Video examples
Lemon Andersen performs...
all I ever wanted to do was transcend poetry to the world. See, it wasn't enough for me to write a book. It wasn't enough for me to join a slam competition, and while those things hold weight, it wasn't the driving force that pushes the pen to the pad.
Video examples
What happens during a...
but prevention is vital. Genetics and lifestyle factors both affect your risk. And the good news is that you can change your lifestyle. Exercise, a healthy diet, and weight loss all lower the risk of heart attacks, whether you've had one before or not.
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
weight as his brother now despite their good health life for young tigers is precarious globally over a third of captive-born sumatran cubs won't make it to adulthood so you need to relax like your brother relax hey so giles has made a difficult
Video examples
Can You Survive...
quicksand when water floods into sand it forces the sand particles apart causing the ground to loosen what's left is a soggy combination of the two that can no longer support as much weight so when you stand on it you start to sink I want
Video examples
Just How BIG are...
It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people. But when they do, they can really throw their weight around.
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Richard Simmons
American Celebrity
I used to think that if someone gained their weight back, it was my fault, but all I can do is be God's motivator and try to instill the motivation in others so they do it themselves.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
Courage - you develop courage by doing small things like just as if you wouldn't want to pick up a 100-pound weight without preparing yourself.
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Kevin Durand
Canadian Actor
I'm always excited to carry more and more weight and responsibility within a story.
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Andre Ward
American Athlete
I'm a five-time world champion in two different weight classes. Man, it's amazing.
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Sophocles
Greek Poet
One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is love.
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Rithvik Dhanjani
Indian Actor
Weight training keeps you fit and helps build your strength.
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Drew Carey
American Actor
Exercise is the main thing that helped me lose weight.
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Bethenny Frankel
American Businesswoman
My books have helped a lot of men to lose weight.
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Michael Phelps
American Athlete
I've never lifted a single weight in my life.
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Graham Elliot
American Chef
Weight is something I've battled all my life.
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Richard Simmons
American Celebrity
I used to think that if someone gained their weight back, it was my fault, but all I can do is be God's motivator and try to instill the motivation in others so they do it themselves.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
Courage - you develop courage by doing small things like just as if you wouldn't want to pick up a 100-pound weight without preparing yourself.
Quote examples
Kevin Durand
Canadian Actor
I'm always excited to carry more and more weight and responsibility within a story.
Quote examples
Andre Ward
American Athlete
I'm a five-time world champion in two different weight classes. Man, it's amazing.
Quote examples
Sophocles
Greek Poet
One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is love.
Quote examples
Rithvik Dhanjani
Indian Actor
Weight training keeps you fit and helps build your strength.
Quote examples
Drew Carey
American Actor
Exercise is the main thing that helped me lose weight.
Quote examples
Bethenny Frankel
American Businesswoman
My books have helped a lot of men to lose weight.
Quote examples
Michael Phelps
American Athlete
I've never lifted a single weight in my life.
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Graham Elliot
American Chef
Weight is something I've battled all my life.
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