Looking for the meaning of the word HEAVED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HEAVED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Heave
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English hebban, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch heffen and German heben ‘lift up’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hiːv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort
Short Definition:lift or haul something heavy with great effort
Examples:- she heaved the sofa back into place
- he heaved himself out of bed
Definition:
produce (a sigh)
Short Definition:produce
Examples:- he heaved a euphoric sigh of relief
Definition:
rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically
Short Definition:rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically
Examples:- his shoulders heaved as he panted
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