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weight

Pronunciation: [/weɪt/]

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weight: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “measurement”

(noun) the heaviness of an object or person. It tells you how light or heavy something is.

Example

The weight of the box was too much for her to carry.

Example

The balloon floated because it had no weight.

Example

What is the weight of the package?

Context: “importance”

(noun) the significance or value of something. It tells you how important or meaningful something is.

Example

Her opinion carries a lot of weight in the decision-making process.

Example

His argument lacked weight because it had no evidence to support it.

Example

Why does the president's opinion hold so much weight?

How to pronounce weight

Pronunciation: [/weɪt/]

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