Weights: meaning, definitions and examples

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weights

 

[ weษชts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

lifting

Objects used to provide resistance in strength training and bodybuilding.

Synonyms

barbells, dumbbells, plates

Examples of usage

  • He lifted heavy weights at the gym.
  • She prefers using free weights for her workout.
  • Weights are essential for building muscle mass.
Context #2 | Noun

measurement

Units used to express the heaviness of an object.

Synonyms

burden, load, mass

Examples of usage

  • The weight of the package was 5 kilograms.
  • The bookshelf collapsed under the weight of the books.
  • She checked her weight on the scale.
Context #3 | Verb

burdening

To burden or oppress someone or something with a heavy load.

Synonyms

burden, oppress, overwhelm

Examples of usage

  • The guilt of his actions weighted heavily on his conscience.
  • She felt weighted down by the responsibilities at work.

Translations

Translations of the word "weights" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pesos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคœเคผเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gewichte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciฤ™ลผary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poids

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pesos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸฤฑrlฤฑklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกhy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hmotnosti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uteลพi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพyngdir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒœแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™ki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pesos

Etymology

The word 'weights' originated from the Old English word 'gewiht', which referred to the heaviness of an object. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the objects used for lifting and the measurement of heaviness. The concept of weights has been integral to human history, from ancient civilizations using stones as weights to modern gym equipment. Today, weights play a crucial role in fitness, science, and various other fields.

See also: overweight, weight, weighted, weightier, weightlessness, weighty.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,148, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.