weight
Translation
weight, importance, a heavy object
Examples
What is the weight of this box?
What is the weight of this box?
He is trying to lose weight.
He is trying to lose weight.
Her opinion carries a lot of weight.
Her opinion carries a lot of weight.
He lifts weights at the gym.
He lifts weights at the gym.
Grammar Patterns
the weight of ((sth.)) the heaviness of an object What is the weight of your suitcase?
to lose/gain weight to become lighter or heavier I need to lose some weight.
to carry weight to be considered important or influential His words carry a lot of weight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heaviness, mass, importance, influence
Etymology
From Old English 'gewiht', related to the verb 'to weigh'.
Memory Tips
'Weight' is what you 'weigh'. The 'gh' is silent, just like in 'eight'.