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

  • (..) Master Wayne? You haven't been down here in a long time. Trying to find out more about our jewel thief. I ran her... prints. Unless she's lost a lot o' weight... she was wearing someone else's fingerprints. She's... good. She may be, but we have a trace on the necklace. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises