Heavier: meaning, definitions and examples

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heavier

 

[ ˈhɛviər ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Having a relatively high weight or a relatively great amount of something compared with something else.

Synonyms

bulkier, larger, weightier

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

music

A rock music subgenre characterized by a thick, deep sound with a lot of distortion.

Synonyms

grunge, hard rock, metal

Examples of usage

  • The band's new album has a heavier sound compared to their previous releases.

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

Etymology

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.

See also: heavily, heaviness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,295 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.