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Word: Heavy
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English hefig, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hevig, also to heave
ˈhɛvi
of great weight; difficult to lift or move
Short Definition:of great weight
Examples:- a heavy and bulky load
- the pan was too heavy for me to carry
of great density; thick or substantial
Short Definition:thick or substantial
Examples:- heavy grey clouds
- heavy horn-rimmed glasses
of more than the usual size, amount, or intensity
Short Definition:of more than usual size or amount
Examples:- a heavy cold
- the traffic was heavy and I was delayed
- I fell into a heavy sleep
striking or falling with force
Short Definition:striking or falling with force
Examples:- a heavy blow to the head
- we had heavy overnight rain
needing much physical effort
Short Definition:needing much physical effort
Examples:- heavy work like repairing pathways
very important or serious
Short Definition:very important or serious
Examples:- a heavy discussion
Word: Heavy
Speech Type: Noun
ˈhɛvi
a thing, such as a vehicle, that is large or heavy of its kind.
Short Definition:large or heavy thing
dark draught beer, especially bitter
Short Definition:beer
Examples:- a pint of heavy
Word: Heavy
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈhɛvi
heavily
Short Definition:heavily
Examples:- heavy-laden
- his words hung heavy in the air
Word: Heavy
Speech Type: Verb
ˈhɛvi
pressure or coerce (someone) to do something
Short Definition:pressure or coerce
Examples:- he maintains he never felt heavied into sacking any journalists
- I would be really concerned if they were heavying people to vote if they don't want to
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