weak
gb/wˈik/ us/wˈik/
A2
Ingles
~ 2100
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
A2
property
1
Lacking physical strength
Not having much physical power or energy.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is weak
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'weak' with 'week' because they sound the same.
Mga kasingkahulugan
feeble (Slightly more formal and can suggest fragility.)
Mga kasalungat
strong (Describes having great physical power or ability.)
Mga kolokasyon
physically weak
|too weak
|weak muscles
|feel weak
Mga tema
health
|daily life
|sports
|body
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is weak
Mga kasingkahulugan
timid (Suggests shyness or fearfulness more than lack of resolve.)
Mga kasalungat
determined (Shows firm decision and strong will.)
Mga kolokasyon
weak character
|weak will
|too weak to resist
Mga tema
emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is weak
Mga kasingkahulugan
faint (Often used for sounds, lights, or smells that are barely noticeable.)
Mga kasalungat
strong (Having great force, intensity, or effect.)
Mga kolokasyon
weak signal
|weak light
|weak current
Mga tema
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is weak
Mga kasingkahulugan
poor (General term for low quality without specifying cause.)
Mga kasalungat
strong (Convincing, effective, or high in quality.)
Mga kolokasyon
weak argument
|weak performance
|weak excuse
Mga tema
education
|arts
|core_vocabulary
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[drink/food] is weak
Mga kasingkahulugan
watery (Suggests excessive dilution with water.)
Mga kasalungat
strong (Having a lot of flavor or concentration.)
Mga kolokasyon
weak coffee
|weak tea
|weak drink
Mga tema
food and drink
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- This coffee is too weak for my taste.
- He prefers his tea very weak.
- The soup was bland and weak.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The tea is weak and not tasty.
- I like strong coffee, not weak coffee.
- This juice is weak and has little flavor.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
weak
IPA
GB/wˈik/
US/wˈik/
Mga pantig at diin
weak (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (weak)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: weak
- Comparative: weaker
- Superlative: weakest
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Her inability to delegate is her biggest weak point.
- We need to find the enemy's weak point before attacking.