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heavy

/ˈhe.vi/
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Heavy refers to something that has a lot of weight or mass. It can also describe a burden or responsibility that is difficult to bear.

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Brainstorm heavy

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"heavy" as noun

1 - A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.

2 - A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.

3 - A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.)

"heavy" as verb

1 - (often with "up") To make heavier.

2 - To sadden.

3 - To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.

"heavy" as adjective

1 - (of a physical object) Having great weight.

2 - (of a topic) Serious, somber.

3 - Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.

"heavy" as adverb

1 - In a heavy manner; weightily; heavily; gravely.

2 - To a great degree; greatly.

3 - Very

"heavy" as adjective

1 - Having the heaves.

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Synonyms
1 - weighty
2 - burdensome
3 - oppressive
4 - cumbersome
5 - dense
6 - solid
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Antonyms
1 - light
2 - feathery
3 - ethereal
4 - delicate
5 - sparse
6 - thin
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Examples in Context

1 - The builder carried a heavy chunk of concrete across the site.

1 - El albañil cargó un pesado bloque de concreto a través de la obra.

2 - The catcher wore a heavy helmet to protect himself from foul tips.

2 - El receptor llevaba un casco pesado para protegerse de los tips de foul.

3 - The school called off classes after the heavy snowfall this morning.

3 - La escuela suspendió las clases después de la fuerte nevada esta mañana.

4 - After the heavy snowfall, the skies finally began to clear up.

4 - Después de la fuerte nevada, el cielo finalmente comenzó a despejarse.

5 - The mail is delivered in all weathers, even during heavy snowstorms.

5 - El correo se reparte a pesar del tiempo, incluso durante grandes nevadas.

6 - Forcing the heavy box onto the truck required teamwork and effort.

6 - Subir la caja pesada al camión requirió trabajo en equipo y esfuerzo.

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