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heavy

/ˈhɛvi/
heav · y ˈhɛv · i
English Definition
adj. having great weight
中文释义
重的
Significado en Español
pesado
한국어 뜻
무거운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nặng
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Example Sentence

This box is too heavy to lift alone.

这个箱子太重了,一个人搬不动。

Synonyms
weighty hefty massive
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “heavy”:

  1. A buoyant
  2. B weighty
  3. C airy
  4. D light
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B — weighty. “heavy” means adj. having great weight

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The wooden box was so ______ that two grown men had to lift it together.

  1. A light
  2. B weightless
  3. C airy
  4. D heavy
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D — heavy. “heavy” means adj. having great weight

Common questions about “heavy”

What does “heavy” mean?

heavy — adj. having great weight. In Chinese: 重的.

How do you pronounce “heavy”?

heavy is pronounced /ˈhɛvi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: heav · y.

How do you use “heavy” in a sentence?

This box is too heavy to lift alone. (这个箱子太重了,一个人搬不动。)

What are synonyms for “heavy”?

weighty, hefty, massive — all close in meaning to heavy (adj. having great weight).

Is “heavy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. heavy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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