noun๐ShareA villain or bad guy; the one responsible for evil or aggressive acts."With his wrinkled, uneven face, the actor always seemed to play the heavy in films."characterpersonstoryliteratureentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA doorman, bouncer or bodyguard."A fight started outside the bar but the heavies came out and stopped it."personjobpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA large multi-engined aircraft. (The term heavy normally follows the call-sign when used by air traffic controllers.)"The air traffic controller called out, "Heavy 734, maintain your altitude." "vehicletechnicalcommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(often with "up") To make heavier."The chef heaved up the large pot of soup to add more vegetables. "actionphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo sadden."The news of his grandfather's illness heavily saddened the student. "emotionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo use power and/or wealth to exert influence on, e.g., governments or corporations; to pressure."The union was well known for the methods it used to heavy many businesses."politicsgovernmentbusinesslaweconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of a physical object) Having great weight."The suitcase was heavy, so I asked my brother for help carrying it. "physicsmaterialmassessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of a topic) Serious, somber."The news about the teacher's sudden illness cast a heavy mood over the classroom. "attitudecharactermindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareNot easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive."heavy yokes, expenses, undertakings, trials, news, etc."conditionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareGood."This film is heavy."attitudelanguagecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(late 1960s, 1970s) Profound."The Moody Blues are, like, heavy."culturestylelanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of a rate of flow) High, great."The rain fell at a heavy rate, making the streets flood quickly. "amountdegreetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareArmed."Come heavy, or not at all."militarywarweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareLouder, more distorted."Metal is heavier than swing."musicsoundtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of weather) Hot and humid."The heavy weather made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "weatheressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of a person) Doing the specified activity more intensely than most other people."He was a heavy sleeper, a heavy eater and a heavy smoker โ certainly not an ideal husband."characterpersonattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of food) High in fat or protein; difficult to digest."Cheese-stuffed sausage is too heavy to eat before exercising."foodphysiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOf great force, power, or intensity; deep or intense."it was a heavy storm;ย a heavy slumber in bed;ย a heavy punch"energysensationphysicsattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareLaden to a great extent."his eyes were heavy with sleep;ย she was heavy with child"massphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareLaden with that which is weighty; encumbered; burdened; bowed down, either with an actual burden, or with grief, pain, disappointment, etc."The student felt heavy with the weight of the upcoming exams. "massphysicssensationconditionemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareSlow; sluggish; inactive; or lifeless, dull, inanimate, stupid."a heavy gait, looks, manners, style, etc."mindcharacterattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareImpeding motion; cloggy; clayey."a heavy road; a heavy soil"materialgeologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareNot raised or leavened."heavy bread"foodqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(of wines or spirits) Having much body or strength."The wine was quite heavy, with a strong, rich flavor. "drinkfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareWith child; pregnant."My aunt is heavy with child and expecting a baby girl. "familybodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareContaining one or more isotopes that are heavier than the normal one"The scientist analyzed the sample of uranium, finding it was a heavy isotope. "physicschemistryelementsubstancetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐Share(petroleum) with high viscosity"The machinery at the factory required heavy oil to lubricate the moving parts. "fuelsubstancechemistrytechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb๐ShareIn a heavy manner; weightily; heavily; gravely."heavy laden with their sins"wayamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb๐ShareTo a great degree; greatly."The teacher explained the math concept very heavy. "amountdegreeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb๐ShareVery"The teacher spoke very loudly, and the students listened heavy to her instructions. "amountdegreeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareHaving the heaves."a heavy horse"medicinebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading