weight
Translation
weight, importance, burden
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.
He lifts weights at the gym.
He lifts weights at the gym.
Her opinion carries a lot of weight.
Her opinion carries a lot of weight.
Grammar Patterns
the weight of ((sth.)) the measure of how heavy something is What is the weight of this box?
to lose/gain weight to become lighter/heavier in body weight He is trying to lose weight.
to lift weights to exercise using heavy objects He lifts weights at the gym.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heaviness, mass, importance; Antonyms: lightness
Etymology
From Old English 'gewiht', related to the verb 'weigh'.
Memory Tips
Picture weighing yourself on a scale to remember your 'weight'.