hefty
Translation
hefty
Examples
He gave the door a hefty push.
He gave the door a hefty push.
That's a hefty bag to carry.
That's a hefty bag to carry.
She had to pay a hefty fine.
She had to pay a hefty fine.
Grammar Patterns
a hefty ((noun)) a large or heavy (noun) He had to pay a hefty fine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heavy, large, substantial, sizable; Antonyms: light, small, meager
Etymology
From the noun 'heft' (weight, heaviness), related to the verb 'heave' (to lift).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'heave'. Imagine you have to 'heave' something 'hefty'.