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Meaning of the word heavy in English

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heavy

US /ˈhev.i/
UK /ˈhev.i/
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Adjective

1.

of great weight; difficult to lift or move

Example:
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The box was too heavy for him to lift alone.
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She wore a heavy coat to protect herself from the cold.
Synonym:
weightybulkymassivedenseponderous
2.

great in amount, intensity, or degree

Example:
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There was heavy traffic on the highway.
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She received heavy criticism for her decision.
Synonym:
intenseseveredenseabundantcopious
3.

doing something to a great degree or with great force

Example:
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He is a heavy smoker.
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She is a heavy sleeper.
Synonym:
excessiveintenseprofounddeepstrong

Adverb

1.

with great weight or force

Example:
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The rain fell heavily all night.
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He sighed heavily.
Synonym:
forcefullystronglyseverelyintenselydensely
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