ஆங்கிலம்

weak

gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective A2 property
1

Lacking physical strength

Not having much physical power or energy.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is weak
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
physically weak |too weak |weak muscles |feel weak
கருப்பொருள்கள்
health |daily life |sports |body
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is weak
இணைச்சொற்கள்
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
weak character |weak will |too weak to resist
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |personality |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is weak
இணைச்சொற்கள்
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
weak signal |weak light |weak current
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is weak
இணைச்சொற்கள்
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
weak argument |weak performance |weak excuse
கருப்பொருள்கள்
education |arts |core_vocabulary |work
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [drink/food] is weak
இணைச்சொற்கள்
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
weak coffee |weak tea |weak drink
கருப்பொருள்கள்
food and drink |food_drink |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • This coffee is too weak for my taste.
  • He prefers his tea very weak.
  • The soup was bland and weak.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The tea is weak and not tasty.
  • I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
  • This juice is weak and has little flavor.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
weak (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: weak
  • Comparative: weaker
  • Superlative: weakest
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
weaker adjective weakest adjective
Core family
weakness noun A2 weaken verb B1 weakly adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
strong adjective A1 strength noun A2 strengthen verb B1
Advanced or less common
weakling noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
  • We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.

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