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noun

/weɪt/

singular	weight
plural	weights

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1
[uncountable] a measurement of how heavy a person or thing is
in weight:
It was about 12 pounds in weight.
lose weight (=become thinner):
Have you lost weight?
put on/gain weight (=become fatter):
Susan gained weight after her accident.
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1. a.
  the condition or effect of being heavy
  weight of:
  The weight of the backpack made the child fall over.
  Tim was stuck under the weight of the fallen tree.
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2
[countable] a heavy object that is used for making another thing heavier
He tied weights to the sack and hurled it into the river.
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1. a.
  a piece of heavy metal designed for lifting or throwing as a sport
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2. b.
  a piece of metal that weighs a particular amount, used for measuring how much something else weighs
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3. c.
  any heavy object, especially one that is difficult to lift or move
  The car was not able to pull such a large weight.
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3
[uncountable] the influence or importance that something has
add weight to:
A recently discovered inscription has added weight to the theory.
attach weight to:
We attach little weight to this new evidence.
carry weight (=have a lot of influence):
Simpson’s opinions carry considerable weight with the President.
give weight to:
Patten was not inclined to give much weight to their judgment.
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4
[singular] something that causes you trouble or difficulty
Susan now bears the full weight of running the family.
a weight off your mind (=something that you no longer have to worry about):
Obviously the verdict is a huge weight off my mind.
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phrases

pull/carry your weight
to do your share of work
He wasn’t pulling his weight, so he had to go.
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take the weight off your feet
to sit down and rest
Take the weight off your feet and have a coffee.
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