heavy*/*/*/

heavy*/*/*/
[ˈhevi]
adj
1) a heavy object weighs a lot
Ant:
light
She was struggling with a heavy suitcase.[/ex]
He was too heavy for the nurses to lift.[/ex]
2) used for saying that there is a lot of something, or that something is done a lot
Traffic is very heavy on the M5 tonight.[/ex]
The school places a heavy emphasis on music.[/ex]
heavy rain and strong winds[/ex]
There was heavy fighting in the capital yesterday.[/ex]
Sandra is a heavy smoker (= she smokes a lot).[/ex]
3) involving a lot of physical effort or force
Ant:
light
a heavy blow to the head[/ex]
They did most of the heavy work in the morning.[/ex]
4) too serious, difficult, or frightening to be good or enjoyable
She felt their relationship was getting too heavy.[/ex]
His new book is a bit heavy.[/ex]
a heavy responsibility[/ex]
5) food that is heavy is rather solid and not enjoyable
Ant:
light
6) large, thick, or powerful
The men wore heavy coats and gloves.[/ex]
a small fishing boat struggling in heavy seas[/ex]
Do not operate any heavy machinery while taking this medication.[/ex]

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