weight
gb/wˈeɪt/ us/wˈeɪt/
A2
Английский
~ 1100
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
quantity
1
how heavy something is
How heavy something is.
Модель употребления:
the weight of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weight' with 'wait' because they sound similar but have different meanings.
Синонимы
mass (Scientific term referring to the amount of matter, not affected by gravity.)
|
heaviness (Informal term focusing on the physical sensation of being heavy.)
Антонимы
lightness (Describes the opposite property of being heavy.)
Коллокации
gain weight
|lose weight
|average weight
|body weight
|excess weight
Темы
science
|daily life
|health
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
heavy object for pressure or exercise
A heavy thing used to press something down or to make exercise harder.
Модель употребления:
use a weight to [verb] [something]
Синонимы
load (General term for something carried or supported; not always for exercise.)
Коллокации
lift weights
|free weights
|training weights
|paper weight
Темы
fitness
|sports
|tools
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I lift weights at the gym.
- Put a weight on the paper.
- The diver wears weights.
- We use small weights in class.
Существительное
B2
property
3
importance or influence
How important or serious something is.
Модель употребления:
carry weight with [someone]
Синонимы
significance (Focuses on importance rather than influence.)
|
influence (Emphasizes the ability to affect decisions or opinions.)
Антонимы
insignificance (Lack of importance.)
Коллокации
carry weight
|give weight to
|lend weight to
Темы
business
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- Her words have weight.
- This idea carries weight with the team.
- The report gives weight to our plan.
Глагол
B1
action
4
to make heavier for stability
To put something heavy on another thing so it stays still or goes down.
Модель употребления:
weight [something] with [something] heavy
Синонимы
anchor (Often used for securing something in place, especially in water.)
Коллокации
weight down
|weight with sandbags
Темы
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Weight the corners of the tent with stones.
- He weighted the fishing line with a sinker.
- The papers were weighted down by a book.
Примеры для изучающих
- Weight the paper with a stone.
- We weighted the net with rocks.
- She weighted the balloon so it would not fly away.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
weight
IPA
GB/wˈeɪt/
US/wˈeɪt/
Слоги и ударение
weight (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (weight)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: weight
- Plural: weight, weights
Verb
- Base: weight
- 3rd Person Singular: weights
- Present Participle: weighting
- Past: weighted
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
gain weight
1/ɡˈeɪn wˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
increase body mass
To become heavier by eating more or moving less.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- A good teacher is worth their weight in gold.
- This handbook is worth its weight in gold when you travel abroad.