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The heavy box needed two hands.
What does Heavy mean?
Heavy means weighing a lot or being a large amount.
Dictionary definition
Heavy means having a lot of weight; it can also describe a large amount, such as heavy rain.
Example sentences
Heavy in a sentence
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A heavy backpack can make walking harder.
hard
Heavy rain filled the gutters quickly.
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What does heavy mean?
Weighing a lot or large in amount matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to heavy?
Weighty is close in meaning to heavy.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for heavy?
Light is the opposite of heavy when talking about weight.
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Heavy
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WordHeavy.
Partadjective.
MeaningHeavy means weighing a lot or being a large amount.
ExampleExample: The heavy box needed two hands.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hev · ee
- Strongest beat
- hev
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hev.
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Synonyms
Words like Heavy
Antonyms
Opposite words
lightNot weighing much.
weightlessHaving little or no felt weight.
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Word family
Heavy word family
Base word
heavy
adjective
heavier
More heavy.
adjective
heaviest
Most heavy.
adverb
heavily
In a heavy way.
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Hint for students
Heavy means weighing a lot or being a large amount.
Common mix-up
Heavy is not the same as light. Heavy means heavy means weighing a lot or being a large amount.
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Read this model sentence: A heavy backpack can make walking harder. Clue words: backpack, make, walking. Underline clue words that show why heavy fits instead of light. Now write one new sentence that shows heavy without using the word heavy. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show heavy?
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