weight
gb/wˈeɪt/ us/wˈeɪt/
A2
英語
~ 1100
語義
0件の語義
名詞
A2
quantity
1
how heavy something is
How heavy something is.
用法パターン：
the weight of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'weight' with 'wait' because they sound similar but have different meanings.
類義語
mass (Scientific term referring to the amount of matter, not affected by gravity.)
|
heaviness (Informal term focusing on the physical sensation of being heavy.)
対義語
lightness (Describes the opposite property of being heavy.)
コロケーション
gain weight
|lose weight
|average weight
|body weight
|excess weight
テーマ
science
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
B1
entity
2
heavy object for pressure or exercise
A heavy thing used to press something down or to make exercise harder.
用法パターン：
use a weight to [verb] [something]
類義語
load (General term for something carried or supported; not always for exercise.)
コロケーション
lift weights
|free weights
|training weights
|paper weight
テーマ
fitness
|sports
|tools
|daily_life
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I lift weights at the gym.
- Put a weight on the paper.
- The diver wears weights.
- We use small weights in class.
名詞
B2
property
3
importance or influence
How important or serious something is.
用法パターン：
carry weight with [someone]
類義語
significance (Focuses on importance rather than influence.)
|
influence (Emphasizes the ability to affect decisions or opinions.)
対義語
insignificance (Lack of importance.)
コロケーション
carry weight
|give weight to
|lend weight to
テーマ
business
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Her words have weight.
- This idea carries weight with the team.
- The report gives weight to our plan.
動詞
B1
action
4
to make heavier for stability
To put something heavy on another thing so it stays still or goes down.
用法パターン：
weight [something] with [something] heavy
類義語
anchor (Often used for securing something in place, especially in water.)
コロケーション
weight down
|weight with sandbags
テーマ
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Weight the corners of the tent with stones.
- He weighted the fishing line with a sinker.
- The papers were weighted down by a book.
学習者向け例文
- Weight the paper with a stone.
- We weighted the net with rocks.
- She weighted the balloon so it would not fly away.
文法
辞書形
weight
IPA
GB/wˈeɪt/
US/wˈeɪt/
音節・強勢
weight （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (weight)
活用形
Noun
- Base: weight
- Plural: weight, weights
Verb
- Base: weight
- 3rd Person Singular: weights
- Present Participle: weighting
- Past: weighted
関連語
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
表現
gain weight
1/ɡˈeɪn wˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
increase body mass
To become heavier by eating more or moving less.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- A good teacher is worth their weight in gold.
- This handbook is worth its weight in gold when you travel abroad.