weak
gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2100
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
Lacking physical strength
Not having much physical power or energy.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is weak
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
Συνώνυμα
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
Αντώνυμα
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
physically weak
|too weak
|weak muscles
|feel weak
Θέματα
health
|daily life
|sports
|body
Παραδείγματα
- After the flu, she felt too weak to stand.
- He was weak from hunger and exhaustion.
- The patient is still too weak to walk alone.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I feel weak after running.
- He is too weak to lift the box.
- My legs are weak today.
adjective
B1
property
2
Lacking determination or courage
Not able to make strong decisions or show courage.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is weak
Συνώνυμα
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
Αντώνυμα
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
weak character
|weak will
|too weak to resist
Θέματα
emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He was too weak to stand up to his boss.
- They accused the leader of being weak in negotiations.
- She is not weak; she just chooses kindness.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He is weak and cannot say no.
- The man is too weak to fight back.
- I am not weak. I can do it.
adjective
A2
property
3
Not strong in force or effect
Not strong or powerful.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is weak
Συνώνυμα
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
Αντώνυμα
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
weak signal
|weak light
|weak current
Θέματα
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The flashlight's beam was weak.
- We received only a weak signal from the radio tower.
- The medicine had a weak effect on the symptoms.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The light is weak in this room.
- I hear a weak sound from far away.
- The phone has a weak signal here.
adjective
B1
property
4
Poor in quality or effectiveness
Not very good, strong, or effective.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is weak
Συνώνυμα
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
Αντώνυμα
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
weak argument
|weak performance
|weak excuse
Θέματα
education
|arts
|core_vocabulary
|work
Παραδείγματα
- The lawyer gave a weak defense of his client.
- Her essay was well-written but had a weak conclusion.
- That's a weak excuse for being late.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The story is weak and boring.
- He gave a weak answer to the question.
- The team played a weak game.
adjective
A2
property
5
Lacking strong flavor or concentration
Not having much taste or not strong in flavor.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[drink/food] is weak
Συνώνυμα
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
Αντώνυμα
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
weak coffee
|weak tea
|weak drink
Θέματα
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- This coffee is too weak for my taste.
- He prefers his tea very weak.
- The soup was bland and weak.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The tea is weak and not tasty.
- I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
- This juice is weak and has little flavor.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
weak (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: weak
- Comparative: weaker
- Superlative: weakest
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
go weak at the knees
1/ɡˈoʊ wˈik ˈæt ðə nˈiz/
idiom
informal
Feel shaky from emotion or attraction
To feel your legs shake because you are afraid, nervous, or in love.
Παραδείγματα
- She went weak at the knees when she saw him smile.
- Public speaking makes me go weak at the knees.
on weak ground
1/ˈɔn wˈik ɡɹˈaʊnd/
idiom
In a poorly supported position
To be in a situation where your reasons are not strong enough.
Παραδείγματα
- Legally, they are on weak ground with this claim.
- He realized he was on weak ground and changed the subject.
weak link
1/wˈik lˈɪŋk/
fixed phrase
Least strong part of group/system
The person or thing in a group that is not as good as the others and may cause problems.
Παραδείγματα
- The goalkeeper was the team's weak link.
- A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
weak point
1/wˈik pˈɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
Area of least strength or ability
A part of something that is not good or strong.
Παραδείγματα
- Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
- We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.