weight
//weɪt//
Noun
weightSingular
weightsPlural
1
The force exerted on a body by gravity; the heaviness of an object.
The weight of this box is 5 kilograms.
2
A measurement of how heavy something is.
What is the weight of this box?
3
A heavy object used for exercise or to hold something down.
He lifts weights at the gym every morning.
4
A burden or source of pressure or worry.
The weight of responsibility was too much for him.
5
Importance, influence, or significance.
Her opinion carries a lot of weight in the company.
Verb
1
To add weight to something; to make heavier.
They weighted the curtains to make them hang straight.
2
To assign importance or value to something.
The committee weighted environmental concerns more heavily in their decision.