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WEIGHTS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Weights.

Weights - as a noun

The vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exercising weightfree weight
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sports equipment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The relative importance granted to something

Example: "His opinion carries great weight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weightiness

An oppressive feeling of heavy force

Example: "Bowed down by the weight of responsibility"

A system of units used to express the weight of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
system of weights
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
metricsystem of measurement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A unit used to measure weight

Example: "He placed two weights in the scale pan"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weight unit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unitunit of measurement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weighting

Weights - as a verb

Weight down with a load

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burdenburthenweight down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
charge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Present with a bias

Example: "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angleslant

Example Sentences

"She lifted heavy weights at the gym."
"I need to adjust the weights on the dumbbells."
"The barbell was loaded with heavy weights on both sides."
"He used ankle weights during his running workouts to increase resistance."
"The weight of the weights in her backpack was causing her back pain."
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Word Game Points

Is WEIGHTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, weights is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WEIGHTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is WEIGHTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, weights is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WEIGHTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is WEIGHTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, weights is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WEIGHTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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