weight

Definition

  • noun: a measurement that indicates how heavy a person or thing is
  • noun: the amount that a thing 'weighs'
  • verb: to oppress with a burden
  • often used in combination
  • synonyms: pressure, moment, influence

Examples

  • She likes to exercise using 'free weights'. [=weights (such as dumbbells and barbells) that are not attached to a piece of equipment]

  • ('disapproving') The new manager immediately started 'throwing her weight around', making changes to staff and policy.

  • The doctor says you shouldn't put any 'weight' on that foot for a week. [=you shouldn't stand on that foot for a week]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) with the physical chemistry. Well, I think she's a very attractive girl. She is. She absolutely is. I can see if there was a weight problem... No, it's not that. It wasn't all one-sided. You know you can't be so particular. Nobody's perfect. - I know, I know. (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2