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weaker

/ˈwiːkər/
weak · er ˈwiːk · ər
English Definition
adj. less strong or powerful
中文释义
较弱的
Significado en Español
más débil
한국어 뜻
더 약한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
yếu hơn
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Example Sentence

His grip felt weaker after the surgery.

手术后他的握力感觉变弱了。

Synonyms
feebler frailer more fragile
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “weaker”:

  1. A stronger
  2. B sturdier
  3. C frailer
  4. D tougher
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C — frailer. “weaker” means adj. less strong or powerful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After the bad injury, his left arm was much ______ than his right.

  1. A stronger
  2. B tougher
  3. C weaker
  4. D mightier
Show answer

C — weaker. “weaker” means adj. less strong or powerful

Common questions about “weaker”

What does “weaker” mean?

weaker — adj. less strong or powerful. In Chinese: 较弱的.

How do you pronounce “weaker”?

weaker is pronounced /ˈwiːkər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: weak · er.

How do you use “weaker” in a sentence?

His grip felt weaker after the surgery. (手术后他的握力感觉变弱了。)

What are synonyms for “weaker”?

feebler, frailer, more fragile — all close in meaning to weaker (adj. less strong or powerful).

Is “weaker” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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