Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: heavy
IPA transcription: [h'ɛvi]
Pronunciations of heavy
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: heavy
    Meaning: of comparatively great physical weight or density; "a heavy load"; "lead is a heavy metal"; "heavy mahogany furniture"
  • Synonyms: heavy
    Meaning: unusually great in degree or quantity or number; "heavy taxes"; "a heavy fine"; "heavy casualties"; "heavy losses"; "heavy rain"; "heavy traffic"
  • Synonyms: heavy
    Meaning: of the military or industry; using (or being) the heaviest and most powerful armaments or weapons or equipment; "heavy artillery"; "heavy infantry"; "a heavy cruiser"; "heavy guns"; "heavy industry involves large-scale production of basic products (such as steel) used by other industries"
  • Synonyms: heavy
    Meaning: marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness; "a heavy heart"; "a heavy schedule"; "heavy news"; "a heavy silence"; "heavy eyelids"
  • Synonyms: fleshy, heavy, overweight
    Meaning: usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
  • Synonyms: clayey, cloggy, heavy
    Meaning: (used of soil) compact and fine-grained; "the clayey soil was heavy and easily saturated"
  • Synonyms: heavy, lowering, sullen, threatening
    Meaning: darkened by clouds; "a heavy sky"
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: heavy, heavily
    Meaning: slowly as if burdened by much weight; "time hung heavy on their hands"
Usage examples
  • "Heavy?
  • Our calls are sometimes heavy.
  • His eyes were heavy with sleep.
  • Heavy squalls during the night.
  • "It's rather too heavy for our car!
  • They make you feel sleepy and heavy.
  • "Are we too heavy?" asked Pinocchio.
  • How can I tell him this heavy news?"
  • The air seemed heavy and oppressive.
  • They dragged the heavy cart unevenly.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Rock–paper–scissors, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Manchester, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Cyclone Elita, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Mount Pinatubo, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording SFM Holiday Network, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Durian, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Aggie Bonfire, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The Beatles, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Grim Fandango, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Battle of Fredericksburg, License CC BY-SA 4.0