HEFT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HEFT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HEFT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Heft

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late Middle English (as a noun): probably from heave, on the pattern of words such as cleft and weft

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: hɛft
Dialects: British English
Definition:

lift or carry (something heavy)

Short Definition:

lift or carry something heavy

Examples:
  • he lifted crates and hefted boxes

Word: Heft

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: hɛft
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the weight of someone or something

Short Definition:

weight

Examples:
  • he was buckle-kneed from the heft of his staggering load

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