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weight BrE / weɪt /  NAmE / weɪt / Native audio playback is not supported. weight(noun)BrE / weɪt /  NAmE / weɪt / how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or poundssee also overweighthttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/overweightIt is about 76 kilos in weight.Bananas are sold by weight.In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs.She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat).He’s put on/gained weight(= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking.Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat).No more for me. I have to watch my weight.the fact of being heavysee also dead weighthttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/dead-weightHe staggered a little under the weight of his backpack.I just hoped the branch would take my weight.The pillars have to support the weight of the roof.Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week.an object that is heavyThe doctor said he should not lift heavy weights.an object used to keep something in position or as part of a machinesee also paperweighthttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/paperweightweights on a fishing linea great responsibility or worrysynonym burdenhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/burden_1The full weight of responsibility falls on her.The news was certainly a weight off my mind (= I did not have to worry about it any more).Finally telling the truth was a great weight off my shoulders.importance, influence or strengthThe many letters of support added weight to the campaign.The President has now offered to lend his weight to the project.Your opinion carries weight with the boss.How can you ignore the sheer weight of medical opinion?The weight of evidence against her is overwhelming.a unit or system of units by which weight is measuredtables of weights and measuresimperial/metric weighta piece of metal that is known to weigh a particular amount and is used to measure the weight of something, or lifted by people to improve their strength and as a sporta set of weightsShe lifts weights as part of her training.He does a lot of weight training.used to say that there is too much of somethingto work as hard as everyone else in a job, an activity, etc.to be or try to be more successful than others in doing something that normally requires more skill, experience, money, etc. than you haveThis player seems to be able to constantly punch above his weight.He punched above his weight as the party’s foreign affairs spokesman.to sit down and rest, especially when you are tiredCome and sit down and take the weight off your feet for a while.to use all your influence and power to support somethingThe government has thrown its weight behind the anti-pollution campaign.to use your position of authority or power in an aggressive way in order to achieve what you wantShe was a good manager, who didn’t find it necessary to throw her weight around.the combined power, strength or influence of a groupThey won the argument by sheer weight of numbers.very useful or valuableA good mechanic is worth his weight in gold.Extra ExamplesAmerica’s economic weightEnvironmental considerations were given due weight in making the decision.He nervously shifted his weight from foot to foot.He threw his weight at the door and it burst open.He was buckling under the weight of his responsibilities.He’s lost a lot of weight.Heavy weights should be lifted with a straight back.Her opinion seemed to carry little weight in the company.I should soon be down to my target weight of 70 kilos.I was worried that the branch wouldn’t take my weight.I won’t have any cake—I have to watch my weight.It is about 76 kilos in weight.Many buildings collapsed under the weight of rain-soaked ash and mud.Many buildings collapsed under the weight of the ash.People’s body weight can fluctuate during the day.She did circuit training and lifted weights to build her fitness.She tried to be quiet, but the stairs creaked under her weight.Sir Leon lent his weight to the Tory campaign yesterday.Stand with your legs apart and your weight evenly distributed.The arch bears the weight of the bridge above.The boy was staggering beneath the weight of a pile of boxes.The doctor told me not to put my weight on this ankle for a month.The new evidence added considerable weight to the prosecution’s case.The rebels were defeated by sheer weight of numbers.The sheer weight of visitors is destroying this tourist attraction.They attach too much weight to academic achievement.With difficulty she managed to pull his dead weight onto the bed.babies with a low birth weightDon’t put any weight on that ankle for at least a week.He’s put on/gained weight since he gave up smoking.I just hoped the branch would take my weight.No more for me. I need to watch my weight.Sam has a weight problem.She is trying to lose weight.She misjudged the weight of the book.The president now has to lend his weight to the project.Word OriginOld English (ge)wiht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wicht and German Gewicht. The form of the word has been influenced by weigh.

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(noun) it is about 76 kilos in weight.bananas are sold by weight.in the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs.she is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=weight This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	weight
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	BrE / weɪt / NAmE / weɪt /
Example	it is about 76 kilos in weight. bananas are sold by weight. in the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs. she is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat).
Sound	Native audio playback is not supported.
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=weight
Content	weight (noun)BrE / weɪt / NAmE / weɪt / how heavy somebody/something is, which can be measured in, for example, kilograms or pounds see also overweight https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/overweight It is about 76 kilos in weight. Bananas are sold by weight. In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs. She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). He’s put on/gained weight(= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat). No more for me. I have to watch my weight. the fact of being heavy see also dead weight https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/dead-weight He staggered a little under the weight of his backpack. I just hoped the branch would take my weight. The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. an object that is heavy The doctor said he should not lift heavy weights. an object used to keep something in position or as part of a machine see also paperweight https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/paperweight weights on a fishing line a great responsibility or worry synonym burden https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/burden_1 The full weight of responsibility falls on her. The news was certainly a weight off my mind (= I did not have to worry about it any more). Finally telling the truth was a great weight off my shoulders. importance, influence or strength The many letters of support added weight to the campaign. The President has now offered to lend his weight to the project. Your opinion carries weight with the boss. How can you ignore the sheer weight of medical opinion? The weight of evidence against her is overwhelming. a unit or system of units by which weight is measured tables of weights and measures imperial/metric weight a piece of metal that is known to weigh a particular amount and is used to measure the weight of something, or lifted by people to improve their strength and as a sport a set of weights She lifts weights as part of her training. He does a lot of weight training. used to say that there is too much of something to work as hard as everyone else in a job, an activity, etc. to be or try to be more successful than others in doing something that normally requires more skill, experience, money, etc. than you have This player seems to be able to constantly punch above his weight. He punched above his weight as the party’s foreign affairs spokesman. to sit down and rest, especially when you are tired Come and sit down and take the weight off your feet for a while. to use all your influence and power to support something The government has thrown its weight behind the anti-pollution campaign. to use your position of authority or power in an aggressive way in order to achieve what you want She was a good manager, who didn’t find it necessary to throw her weight around. the combined power, strength or influence of a group They won the argument by sheer weight of numbers. very useful or valuable A good mechanic is worth his weight in gold. Extra Examples America’s economic weight Environmental considerations were given due weight in making the decision. He nervously shifted his weight from foot to foot. He threw his weight at the door and it burst open. He was buckling under the weight of his responsibilities. He’s lost a lot of weight. Heavy weights should be lifted with a straight back. Her opinion seemed to carry little weight in the company. I should soon be down to my target weight of 70 kilos. I was worried that the branch wouldn’t take my weight. I won’t have any cake—I have to watch my weight. It is about 76 kilos in weight. Many buildings collapsed under the weight of rain-soaked ash and mud. Many buildings collapsed under the weight of the ash. People’s body weight can fluctuate during the day. She did circuit training and lifted weights to build her fitness. She tried to be quiet, but the stairs creaked under her weight. Sir Leon lent his weight to the Tory campaign yesterday. Stand with your legs apart and your weight evenly distributed. The arch bears the weight of the bridge above. The boy was staggering beneath the weight of a pile of boxes. The doctor told me not to put my weight on this ankle for a month. The new evidence added considerable weight to the prosecution’s case. The rebels were defeated by sheer weight of numbers. The sheer weight of visitors is destroying this tourist attraction. They attach too much weight to academic achievement. With difficulty she managed to pull his dead weight onto the bed. babies with a low birth weight Don’t put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. He’s put on/gained weight since he gave up smoking. I just hoped the branch would take my weight. No more for me. I need to watch my weight. Sam has a weight problem. She is trying to lose weight. She misjudged the weight of the book. The president now has to lend his weight to the project. Word Origin Old English (ge)wiht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wicht and German Gewicht. The form of the word has been influenced by weigh.
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