nounπShare(physical) Matter, material."The delivery truck struggled up the hill because of the heavy weights it was carrying. "materialmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA large quantity; a sum."The charity received weights of donations after the disaster. "amountmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe Eucharist, now especially in Roman Catholicism."After attending Mass, she felt a deep sense of peace, having received the weights. "religionritualtheologydoctrineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCelebration of the Eucharist."After attending weights at the local Ukrainian Catholic church, my grandmother always offered a prayer for the deceased. "religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually as the Mass) The sacrament of the Eucharist."Many Catholics attend weights on Sundays and holy days of obligation. "religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA musical setting of parts of the mass."The choir practiced the new weights for Sunday's service, focusing on the Gloria and Credo sections. "musicreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe force on an object due to the gravitational attraction between it and the Earth (or whatever astronomical object it is primarily influenced by)."The weights of the apples in the basket varied, with some being almost twice as heavy as others. "physicsastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object used to make something heavier."I used weights to hold down the tablecloth on the picnic table because it was windy. "physicsitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA standardized block of metal used in a balance to measure the mass of another object."The scientist used the weights to find the exact mass of the sample on the balance. "massphysicssciencetechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareImportance or influence."In school, homework and tests have different weights when calculating your final grade. "valuebusinesseconomypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object, such as a weight plate or barbell, used for strength training."He lifted the weights to build stronger muscles. "sportitemmachinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(lubricants) viscosity rating."The mechanic recommended 10W-30 oil for my car; the "10W" and "30" represent the oil's weights, indicating its viscosity at different temperatures. "technicalfuelmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMass (atomic weight, molecular weight, etc.) (in restricted circumstances)"The chemist measured the weights of the different elements to understand their composition. "massphysicschemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(measurement) Mass (net weight, troy weight, carat weight, etc.)."The package's weights were carefully noted on the shipping label. "massphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA variable which multiplies a value for ease of statistical manipulation."In calculating the final grade, homework assignments have lower weights than the final exam, reflecting their relative importance. "statisticsmathcomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe smallest cardinality of a base."In a school club where members vote on activities, if only 3 members' votes are needed to determine the outcome, then the weights of the deciding coalition is 3. "mathnumberlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe boldness of a font; the relative thickness of its strokes."The title of the presentation had thick weights, making it stand out from the rest of the text. "stylewritingtypecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(visual art) The relative thickness of a drawn rule or painted brushstroke, line weight."The architect varied the weights of the lines in the drawing to show the different thicknesses of the walls. "artstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(visual art) The illusion of mass."The sculptor used clever weights in the statue to make it appear very heavy. "artappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(visual art) The thickness and opacity of paint."The artist carefully adjusted the weights of the paint to create a rich, deep blue. "artappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePressure; burden."the weight of care or business"conditionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe resistance against which a machine acts, as opposed to the power which moves it."The elevator motor struggled to lift the weights of all the passengers and their luggage. "machinephysicsenergytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShipments of (often illegal) drugs."He was pushing weight."policesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne pound (1 lb) of drugs, especially cannabis."The police seized several weights of marijuana during the raid on the apartment. "substanceamountpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add weight to something; to make something heavier."He weights his backpack with extra books. "physicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo load, burden or oppress someone."The constant demands of her job weights her down and makes her feel exhausted. "mindemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assign weights to individual statistics."The teacher weighted the students' homework scores, giving more importance to the final project. "statisticsmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bias something; to slant."The news report weights its coverage toward the politician it supports, giving him more positive attention than his opponents. "attitudetendencypointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo handicap a horse with a specified weight."The racing committee weights each horse based on its past performance to ensure a fair competition. "sportanimalgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a certain amount of force to a throw, kick, hit, etc."He weights his pitches carefully, trying to add just the right amount of power for each throw. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading