heavier
ˈhɛvjər
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Definition of heavier - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
measurementhaving more weight
  • The suitcase is heavier than the backpack.
bulkier
2.
intensitymore intense or severe
  • The workload this week is heavier than usual.
denser stronger
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Expressions with heavier

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related to aircraft using aerodynamic lift
The Wright brothers built the first heavier-than-air machine.

Origin of heavier

Old English, hefig (heavy)

Terms with heavier included in their meaning

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physics
add load so an object becomes heavier
body weight
become slightly heavier in body weight, usually over a short time
weight
be heavier than something else
measurement
being heavier or greater in weight
size
heavier and larger in size
physical
having weights attached to make heavier
nuclear physics
nuclear reaction where nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus
machinery
device that spins mixtures to separate heavier and lighter parts

Examples of heavier in a sentence

  • The new model is heavier than the previous version.
  • The storm is expected to be heavier tonight.
  • Traffic is heavier during the holiday season.

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  1. French:massif, plus intense, ...
  2. German:schwerer, intensiver, ...
  3. Italian:più pesante, più intenso, ...
  4. Spanish:más pesado, más intenso, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais pesado, mais intenso, ...
  6. Chinese:更重的, 更紧张的, ...
  7. Japanese:重い, より激しい, ...
  8. Arabic:أثْقَل, أَشَد, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּבֵד יוֹתֵר, כָּבֵד, ...
  10. Russian:тяжелее, ...
  11. Ukrainian:важчий, інтенсивніший, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक भारी, अधिक तीव्र, ...
heavy
ˈhɛvi
heaviesheaviest

Definition of heavy - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
physical weighthaving great weight
  • The heavy box was hard to lift..
burdensome weighty
2.
intensityintense or powerful in effect
  • The heavy rain caused flooding.
forceful intense powerful
3.
effortrequiring much effort or endurance
  • It was a heavy task that exhausted everyone..
arduous demanding

Noun

1.
storyUSvillain or bad character in a storyUS
  • In the film, the heavy was defeated in the final scene..
antagonist villain
2.
securitySlangUKdoorman or bouncer at a clubSlangUK
  • The heavy checked IDs at the entrance.
bouncer doorman security

Adverb

1.
intenselyto a great degree or extent
  • She was breathing heavy after the run.
deeply intensely profoundly
2.
languageUKvery, in a colloquial senseUK
  • It's raining heavy outside.
exceedingly extremely
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Images of heavy

  • heavy: large multi-engined aircraft
    large multi-engined aircraft
  • heavy: large calibre piece of artillery
    large calibre piece of artillery
  • heavy: large fleet unit like an aircraft carrier
    large fleet unit like an aircraft carrier

Expressions with heavy

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air that feels dense and hard to breathe
The heavy air made it hard to breathe.
strong hit causing physical pain or damage
The boxer delivered a heavy blow to his opponent.
physically lifting heavy objects requiring strength
The movers did all the heavy lifting.
genre of rock music with loud sound
Heavy metal bands often have energetic performances.
deal with something very difficult or emotionally painful
She carries a heavy burden after the accident.
deliver a powerful hit or strike
The boxer dealt a heavy blow to his opponent's jaw.

Origin of heavy

Old English, hefig (heavy)

Examples of heavy in a sentence

  • She struggled with the heavy bag of groceries.
  • The heavy music shook the entire venue.
  • His heavy words left a lasting impact on everyone.
  • The project proved to be a heavy burden on the team.
  • Completing the marathon was a heavy challenge for the runners.
  • The film's ending was heavy and thought-provoking.

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  1. French:lourd, méchant, ...
  2. German:schwer, Bösewicht, ...
  3. Italian:pesante, cattivo, ...
  4. Spanish:pesado, malo, ...
  5. Portuguese:pesado, malvado, ...
  6. Chinese:沉重的, 反派, ...
  7. Japanese:重い, 悪役, ...
  8. Arabic:ثَقِيل, الشرير, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּבֵד, נָבָל, ...
  10. Russian:тяжёлый, злодей, ...
  11. Ukrainian:важкий, лиходій, ...
  12. Hindi:भारी, खलनायक, ...
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