noun
- the amount that something weighs; heaviness
- a heavy object used for exercise or to hold something down
- importance or influence
verb
- to add weight to something; to make heavier
- to give greater importance or emphasis to something
Examples
- The weight of the package was five pounds.
- She lifted weights at the gym every morning.
- His opinion carries a lot of weight in the company.
- The weight of responsibility was overwhelming.
- They weighted the fishing net with lead sinkers.
- The test was weighted heavily toward math problems.
- Please check the weight limit before loading the truck.
- The weight of evidence supported her argument.