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heavy

Pronunciation: [/ˈhɛv.i/]

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heavy: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use heavy in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “weight”

(adjective) when something is difficult to lift or feels like it's pulling down on you. If an object is heavy, it can be hard to carry or move.

Example

The box was too heavy for the little girl to lift on her own.

Example

The feather was not heavy at all; it felt very light in my hand.

Example

Is the bag of groceries heavy for you to carry?

Context: “serious”

(adjective) when a situation is important or has a big impact. If something is heavy, it usually means there is a lot at stake or it's very serious.

Example

The meeting had heavy implications for the company's future.

Example

The decision was not heavy; it was just a simple choice of what to have for lunch.

Example

Do you think the news is heavy enough to affect everyone in the room?

How to pronounce heavy

Pronunciation: [/ˈhɛv.i/]

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