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weight
noun · Say it: WAYT
What it means
Foundationhow heavy something or someone is
The vet checked the weight of our puppy on a special scale.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- heaviness
- load
- mass
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- lightness
More examples
- In maths we measured the weight of apples in grams.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'wiht', related to 'weigh'.
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