Definition of Heavy
Heavy
heav·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
being large in mass/weight and therefore difficult to move or lift;
e.g. He was carrying a heavy box of books.
(adjective)
dense or substantial, often excessively so;
e.g. A heavy rain fell from the sky and nearly flooded our street. She ate a heavy lunch, so she wasn't hungry at dinnertime.
(adjective)
greater than what is normal or expected in terms of amount, force, or size;
e.g. The roads grew worn and broken due to heavy usage.
(adjective)
possessing a great deal of force, or requiring a great deal of effort;
e.g. He gave the rock a heavy kick and rolled it down the hill. She was exhausted after an hour of heavy exercise.
(adjective)
very serious, deep, or important, often making it difficult to understand;
e.g. We had a heavy conversation about our future goals. He thought the book was too heavy to be enjoyable.
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