Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvi/

Definitions of heavy

adjective of great amount, force, or intensity

Example Sentences

A1 The box was too heavy for me to lift.

A2 She carried the heavy bag all the way home.

B1 The suitcase was so heavy that I had to ask for help.

B2 The workload at my new job is quite heavy, but I'm managing it well.

C1 The decision to close the factory was a heavy burden for the CEO.

C2 The emotional weight of the situation was heavy on all those involved.

adverb in a heavy manner; with great weight or force

Example Sentences

A1 She carried the heavy bag with difficulty.

A2 The rain fell heavily all night long.

B1 He breathed heavily after running up the stairs.

B2 The workload was so heavy that she had to work late into the night.

C1 The decision weighed heavily on his mind as he considered the consequences.

C2 The atmosphere in the room was heavy with tension as they awaited the results.

Examples of heavy in a Sentence

formal The box was too heavy for the elderly woman to lift.

informal I can't believe how heavy this suitcase is!

slang That backpack is mad heavy, bro.

figurative The news of her illness weighed heavy on his heart.

Grammatical Forms of heavy

past tense

heavied

plural

heavies

comparative

heavier

superlative

heaviest

present tense

heavy

future tense

will heavy

perfect tense

have/heavyed

continuous tense

am/heavying

singular

heavy

positive degree

heavy

infinitive

to heavy

gerund

heavying

participle

heavying

Origin and Evolution of heavy

First Known Use: 0725 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'heavy' originated from the Old English word 'hefig', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'hafugaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'heavy' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just physical weight, including emotional burden or significance.