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heavy

/ˈhe.vi/ /ˈhɛ.vi/ /ˈhiːvi/

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noun

A villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts.

Examples :

"With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."

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noun

A doorman, bouncer or bodyguard.

Examples :

"A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it."

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A large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.)

Examples :

"The air traffic controller called out, "Heavy 734, maintain your altitude." "

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verb

(often with "up") To make heavier.

Examples :

"The chef heaved up the large pot of soup to add more vegetables. "

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verb

Examples :

"The news of his grandfather's illness heavily saddened the student. "

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To use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure.

Examples :

"The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses."

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adjective

(of a physical object) Having great weight.

Examples :

"The suitcase was heavy, so I asked my brother for help carrying it. "

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adjective

(of a topic) Serious, somber.

Examples :

"The news about the teacher's sudden illness cast a heavy mood over the classroom. "

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adjective

Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.

Examples :

"heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc."

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adjective

Examples :

"This film is heavy."

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adjective

(late 1960s, 1970s) Profound.

Examples :

"The Moody Blues are, like, heavy."

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adjective

(of a rate of flow) High, great.

Examples :

"The rain fell at a heavy rate, making the streets flood quickly. "

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adjective

Examples :

"Come heavy, or not at all."

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adjective

Louder, more distorted.

Examples :

"Metal is heavier than swing."

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adjective

(of weather) Hot and humid.

Examples :

"The heavy weather made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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adjective

(of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people.

Examples :

"He was a heavy sleeper, a heavy eater and a heavy smoker – certainly not an ideal husband."

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adjective

(of food) High in fat or protein; difficult to digest.

Examples :

"Cheese-stuffed sausage is too heavy to eat before exercising."

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adjective

Of great force, power, or intensity; deep or intense.

Examples :

"it was a heavy storm; a heavy slumber in bed; a heavy punch"

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adjective

Laden to a great extent.

Examples :

"his eyes were heavy with sleep; she was heavy with child"

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adjective

Laden with that which is weighty; encumbered; burdened; bowed down, either with an actual burden, or with grief, pain, disappointment, etc.

Examples :

"The student felt heavy with the weight of the upcoming exams. "

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adjective

Slow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate, stupid.

Examples :

"a heavy gait, looks, manners, style, etc."

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adjective

Impeding motion; cloggy; clayey.

Examples :

"a heavy road; a heavy soil"

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adjective

Not raised or leavened.

Examples :

"heavy bread"

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adjective

(of wines or spirits) Having much body or strength.

Examples :

"The wine was quite heavy, with a strong, rich flavor. "

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adjective

With child; pregnant.

Examples :

"My aunt is heavy with child and expecting a baby girl. "

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adjective

Containing one or more isotopes that are heavier than the normal one

Examples :

"The scientist analyzed the sample of uranium, finding it was a heavy isotope. "

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adjective

(petroleum) with high viscosity

Examples :

"The machinery at the factory required heavy oil to lubricate the moving parts. "

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adverb

In a heavy manner; weightily; heavily; gravely.

Examples :

"heavy laden with their sins"

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adverb

To a great degree; greatly.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the math concept very heavy. "

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adverb

Examples :

"The teacher spoke very loudly, and the students listened heavy to her instructions. "

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adjective

Having the heaves.

Examples :

"a heavy horse"

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