Pronunciation: /wik/

Definitions of weak

noun a weak person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 I feel weak after not eating all day.

A2 She was born with a weak immune system.

B1 The weak in society often struggle to access healthcare.

B2 The weak point in the argument was quickly exploited.

C1 The weak of heart may not be able to handle the intensity of the film.

C2 His weak leadership led to the downfall of the company.

adjective lacking in physical strength or energy

Example Sentences

A1 She felt weak after running for the first time in months.

A2 The bridge looked weak and unstable, so we decided not to cross it.

B1 His argument was weak and unconvincing, lacking evidence to support his claims.

B2 The company's weak financial performance led to a decrease in stock value.

C1 The team's weak defense was exposed by the opposing team's strong offense.

C2 Despite her weak physical condition, she managed to complete the marathon with sheer determination.

Examples of weak in a Sentence

formal The structural integrity of the building is compromised due to weak foundation.

informal I feel weak after not eating all day.

slang I can't believe you skipped leg day, now your muscles are weak.

figurative Her argument was weak and easily refuted.

Grammatical Forms of weak

past tense

weakened

plural

weaks

comparative

weaker

superlative

weakest

present tense

weakens

future tense

will weaken

perfect tense

has weakened

continuous tense

is weakening

singular

weak

positive degree

weak

infinitive

to weaken

gerund

weakening

participle

weakened

Origin and Evolution of weak

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'weak' originated from the Old English word 'wac', meaning feeble or lacking in strength.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'weak' has retained its original meaning of lacking in strength, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe deficiencies or shortcomings in various aspects.