Word
weights
US/ˈweɪts/
UK/wˈeɪts/
Definitions
01exercise equipment
A2 · Elementary Plural noun Sports
n. heavy objects, like dumbbells or barbells, that you lift to make your muscles stronger.
n. heavy objects, such as dumbbells or barbells, used specifically for resistance training and muscle development.
“He goes to the gym three times a week to lift weights.”
“The athlete incorporated free weights into her morning routine to improve her explosive power and overall core stability.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural when referring to the activity of lifting them.
02measurements of heaviness
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. the plural of weight; how heavy different things are.
n. the plural form of weight, denoting the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity.
“The doctor recorded the weights of all the babies born today.”
“The shipping company calculates costs based on the total weights and dimensions of the individual packages in the consignment.”
03to add weight to
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to add heavy things to something to make it stay down or to change how it works.
v. to attach weights to something or to bias a system by adding extra value to certain parts.
“She weights the bottom of the curtains so they hang straight.”
“The algorithm weights recent customer reviews more heavily than older ones to ensure the rating reflects current service quality.”
Usage
The third-person singular present form of the verb 'to weight'.
- 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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