weight
/weɪt/
The downwards force an object experiences due to gravity; An object used to make something heavier; A standardized block of metal used in a balance to measure the mass of another object; Importance or influence
- plural
- weights
Meanings
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The downwards force an object experiences due to gravity
Her opinion carries some weight.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
I have to lose weight.
Tatoeba · Amastan · CC BY 2.0 FR
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An object used to make something heavier
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A standardized block of metal used in a balance to measure the mass of another object
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Importance or influence
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An object, such as a weight plate or barbell, used for strength training
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Synonym of mass (in general circumstances)
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Mass (net weight, troy weight, carat weight, etc.)
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Pressure; burden
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Viscosity ratingrare
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Mass (atomic weight, molecular weight, etc.) (in restricted circumstances)rare