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weights

Pronunciation: [weɪts]

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Learn how to use weights in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “fitness”

(noun) weights are heavy objects that people lift to get stronger. Imagine lifting a backpack full of books. That helps your muscles grow.

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She lifts weights at the gym to build her muscles and stay fit.

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He doesn't like lifting weights; he prefers running instead.

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How many weights do you usually lift during your workout?

Context: “measurement”

(noun) weights can also mean the heaviness of something. It's how heavy an object is, like a bag of flour. We use weights to see how much things weigh.

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The weights of the different fruits were recorded on the scale.

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The weights of those two items are not equal; one is much heavier than the other.

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What are the weights of the packages we need to deliver?

Context: “evaluation”

(noun) in some cases, weights can refer to how much importance is given to something. For example, in scoring a test, some questions might have more weight because they are harder.

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Each question on the exam has different weights based on its difficulty.

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The weights for this assignment don't really reflect the effort I put in.

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What weights are assigned to each part of the project in the grading rubric?

How to pronounce weights

Pronunciation: [weɪts]

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