Word
heaviest
Phoneticsheav·i·est, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɛviəst/
UK/hˈɛviəst/
Definition
adj. the one that weighs the most compared to all others in a group. You use this to describe the object with the greatest weight or the most power.
adj. the superlative form of 'heavy'; indicates the maximum weight, intensity, or density within a specific set.
Examples
“This blue suitcase is the heaviest one in the car.”
“The heaviest rainfall of the decade caused the local river to overflow its banks last night.”
“Engineers must ensure the bridge's foundation can support the heaviest vehicles expected to traverse the span during peak traffic hours.”
Examples
simple
“This blue suitcase is the heaviest one in the car.”
contextual
“The heaviest rainfall of the decade caused the local river to overflow its banks last night.”
complex
“Engineers must ensure the bridge's foundation can support the heaviest vehicles expected to traverse the span during peak traffic hours.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “heaviest” in context.
Usage
Superlative form of 'heavy'; typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Pitfall
the most heaviest
the heaviest
One-syllable adjectives ending in 'y' form the superlative by changing 'y' to 'i' and adding '-est'; they do not use 'most'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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