Heavier: meaning, definitions and examples
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heavier
[ ˈhɛviər ]
description
Having a relatively high weight or a relatively great amount of something compared with something else.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Heavier objects tend to sink in water.
- She decided to buy a heavier coat for the winter.
- The heavier suitcase was more difficult to carry.
comparison
To a great or considerable degree.
Synonyms
intensely, strongly, vigorously
Examples of usage
- She breathed heavily after running up the stairs.
- The rain fell heavily throughout the night.
Translations
Translations of the word "heavier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais pesado
🇮🇳 भारी
🇩🇪 schwerer
🇮🇩 lebih berat
🇺🇦 важчий
🇵🇱 cięższy
🇯🇵 より重い
🇫🇷 plus lourd
🇪🇸 más pesado
🇹🇷 daha ağır
🇰🇷 더 무거운
🇸🇦 أثقل
🇨🇿 těžší
🇸🇰 ťažší
🇨🇳 更重
🇸🇮 težji
🇮🇸 þyngri
🇰🇿 ауырлау
🇬🇪 მძიმე
🇦🇿 daha ağır
🇲🇽 más pesado
Word origin
The word 'heavier' originated from the Middle English word 'hevier', which came from the Old English 'hefig'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe something with a relatively high weight or a great amount of something. Over time, the word has evolved to also be used in music to describe a specific subgenre of rock music. Today, 'heavier' continues to be a commonly used word in everyday language and various contexts.