What does HEAVY mean?

Heavy

Parts of Speech: adjective, noun, verb

Definitions:

• Adjective: having great weight; difficult to lift or move; of great amount, force, or intensity; serious or important
• Noun: a thing, such as a large object, that is heavy; a large, strong man
• Verb: to weigh down or burden; to make heavy or heavier

Pronunciations:

• US: ˈhɛvi
• UK: ˈhɛvi

Origin and Usage:

The word "heavy" has Old English origins and was originally used to describe weight or mass. Over time, it has come to be used in a variety of contexts, including to describe the intensity of a situation or emotion. The noun form of the word is usually used to describe large or bulky objects, while the verb form is used to describe the act of making something heavy or weighing it down.

Synonyms:

• Adjective: weighty, massive, cumbersome, burdensome, onerous
• Noun: weight, load, burden, mass
• Verb: weigh down, burden, load, encumber

Related Words: heave, heaven, hovel

Example Sentences:

• Adjective: The box was too heavy for her to lift.
• Noun: The movers struggled to lift the heavy couch.
• Verb: The rain had heavy consequences for the outdoor concert.