weight
gb/wˈeɪt/ us/wˈeɪt/
A2
Inglés
~ 1100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
quantity
1
how heavy something is
How heavy something is.
Patrón de uso:
the weight of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weight' with 'wait' because they sound similar but have different meanings.
Sinónimos
mass (Scientific term referring to the amount of matter, not affected by gravity.)
|
heaviness (Informal term focusing on the physical sensation of being heavy.)
Antónimos
lightness (Describes the opposite property of being heavy.)
Colocaciones
gain weight
|lose weight
|average weight
|body weight
|excess weight
Temas
science
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The weight of the package was over five kilograms.
- She is trying to lose some weight before the wedding.
- This bridge can support a maximum weight of 20 tons.
- The doctor checked his height and weight.
- Carrying that much weight can hurt your back.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The bag has a lot of weight.
- My weight is 60 kilos.
- He wants to lose weight.
- This table can take a lot of weight.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
heavy object for pressure or exercise
A heavy thing used to press something down or to make exercise harder.
Patrón de uso:
use a weight to [verb] [something]
Sinónimos
load (General term for something carried or supported; not always for exercise.)
Colocaciones
lift weights
|free weights
|training weights
|paper weight
Temas
fitness
|sports
|tools
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- He lifted a set of heavy weights at the gym.
- Place a weight on the paper to keep it from blowing away.
- The diver used weights to help him sink.
- Attach a small weight to the fishing line.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I lift weights at the gym.
- Put a weight on the paper.
- The diver wears weights.
- We use small weights in class.
Sustantivo
B2
property
3
importance or influence
How important or serious something is.
Patrón de uso:
carry weight with [someone]
Sinónimos
significance (Focuses on importance rather than influence.)
|
influence (Emphasizes the ability to affect decisions or opinions.)
Antónimos
insignificance (Lack of importance.)
Colocaciones
carry weight
|give weight to
|lend weight to
Temas
business
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- His opinion carries a lot of weight in the company.
- The judge's words had great weight in the courtroom.
- This evidence lends weight to the prosecution's case.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Her words have weight.
- This idea carries weight with the team.
- The report gives weight to our plan.
Verbo
B1
action
4
to make heavier for stability
To put something heavy on another thing so it stays still or goes down.
Patrón de uso:
weight [something] with [something] heavy
Sinónimos
anchor (Often used for securing something in place, especially in water.)
Colocaciones
weight down
|weight with sandbags
Temas
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Weight the corners of the tent with stones.
- He weighted the fishing line with a sinker.
- The papers were weighted down by a book.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Weight the paper with a stone.
- We weighted the net with rocks.
- She weighted the balloon so it would not fly away.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
weight
AFI
GB/wˈeɪt/
US/wˈeɪt/
Sílabas y acento
weight (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (weight)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: weight
- Plural: weight, weights
Verb
- Base: weight
- 3rd Person Singular: weights
- Present Participle: weighting
- Past: weighted
Familia de palabras
Forms
weights
noun
weighting
verb
weighted
verb
Core family
weigh
verb A2
Related words
overweight
adjective B1
underweight
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
weightless
adjective
Advanced or less common
weightlessness
noun
weighty
adjective B2
Expresiones
gain weight
1/ɡˈeɪn wˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
increase body mass
To become heavier by eating more or moving less.
Ejemplos
- She gained some weight over the holidays.
- If you don't exercise, you might gain weight.
lose weight
1/lˈuz wˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
reduce body mass
To become lighter by eating less or exercising more.
Ejemplos
- I've been trying to lose weight since January.
- He lost a lot of weight after changing his diet.
throw one's weight around
1/θɹˈoʊ wˈʌnz wˈeɪt ɚˈaʊnd/
idiom
informal
use power aggressively
To act like you are more important than others and try to control them because you have power.
Ejemplos
- He likes to throw his weight around at work.
- Stop throwing your weight around — you're not the boss here.
carry weight
1/kˈɛɹi wˈeɪt/
idiom
have influence or importance
To be important and able to influence people or decisions.
Ejemplos
- His recommendations carry a lot of weight with management.
- In politics, endorsements from celebrities can carry weight.
carry weight
2/kˈɛɹi wˈeɪt/
idiom
Have influence or importance
To be important and able to change what people think or do.
Ejemplos
- Her opinion carries weight in this company.
- In politics, his words carry a lot of weight.
worth its weight in gold
1/wˈɚθ ˈɪts wˈeɪt ˈɪn ɡˈoʊld/
idiom
extremely valuable for size/amount
Very valuable or useful compared to how big it is.
Ejemplos
- This advice is worth its weight in gold.
- This guidebook was worth its weight in gold during our trip.
- A good assistant is worth their weight in gold.
worth its weight in gold
2/wˈɚθ ˈɪts wˈeɪt ˈɪn ɡˈoʊld/
idiom
Extremely valuable or useful
Very useful or helpful, and therefore very valuable.
Ejemplos
- A good teacher is worth their weight in gold.
- This handbook is worth its weight in gold when you travel abroad.