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hefted

 

[ ˈhɛf.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Hefted is a verb that means to lift or carry something heavy, usually with a sense of effort or struggle. It conveys the idea of not just lifting but also assessing the weight of an object, often in preparation for moving or utilizing it. The term is often used in contexts where the weight of the object influences how it is handled. It can also imply a sense of strength or capability in managing heavy items.

Synonyms

bear, carry, hoist, lift, shoulder

Examples of usage

  • She hefted the suitcase into the trunk.
  • He hefted the log onto his shoulder.
  • After hefting the box, he realized it was too heavy.
  • She hefted the weights during her workout.

Translations

Translations of the word "hefted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 erguido

🇮🇳 उठाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gehoben

🇮🇩 diangkat

🇺🇦 піднятий

🇵🇱 podniesiony

🇯🇵 持ち上げられた

🇫🇷 soulevé

🇪🇸 levantado

🇹🇷 kaldırılmış

🇰🇷 올려진

🇸🇦 مرفوع

🇨🇿 zdvižený

🇸🇰 zdvihnutý

🇨🇳 抬起的

🇸🇮 dvignjen

🇮🇸 lyftur

🇰🇿 көтерілген

🇬🇪 აწეული

🇦🇿 qaldırılmış

🇲🇽 levantado

Etymology

The word 'heft' originates from the Middle English term 'heften', which means to lift or carry. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'hefr', which means to lift or raise. The roots of the term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*haifwaną', meaning to lift or raise, which is also related to the Old High German 'hefon' and the Gothic 'hahan', both of which carry similar meanings. Over the centuries, 'heft' evolved in English to not only refer to the action of lifting but also to describe the weight and bulkiness of objects. The transition from the noun form 'heft', which refers to weight, to the verb form 'hefted' reflects a semantic shift that emphasizes the physical effort involved in lifting heavy things.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,376 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.