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weights

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˈweɪts// UK //wˈeɪts// weights

n. heavy objects that you lift to make your muscles stronger. You usually find them in a gym or use them for exercise at home.

n. heavy objects, typically made of metal, used for resistance training and physical exercise. Often used in the plural when referring to the activity of strength training.


SIMPLE

He lifts weights every morning to stay fit.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete spent three hours in the gym training with free weights to improve her explosive power.

COMPLEX

Incorporating heavy weights into a fitness routine can significantly increase bone density and metabolic rate over time, provided the movements are performed with correct form.

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Commonly used in the plural ('lifting weights') to describe the general activity of strength training.

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