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heavy

heav·y

heavy

 
 
pronunciation:
he vi
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: heavier, heaviest
definition 1: having much weight or hard to lift.
We tried to lift the heavy box.
antonyms:
light
similar words:
fat, fleshy, massive
definition 2: of great size or amount.
There was a flood after the heavy rain.
synonyms:
considerable, large
antonyms:
light
similar words:
abundant, dense, extensive, hard, intense, profuse
definition 3: causing great concern; very serious.
We had to face a heavy problem.
synonyms:
deep, grave, keen
antonyms:
light
similar words:
serious
definition 4: very sad; weighed down.
I went to bed with a heavy heart after my dog died.
synonyms:
sad, unhappy
antonyms:
cheerful, light
similar words:
dejected, depressed, downcast, grave
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