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heavy

heavy

Meaning of heavy

having much weight

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British English/ˈhɛvi/
American English/ˈhɛvi/
Russian transcription[tʲɪˈʐolɨj]
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heavy with Russian translation

heavy usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ящик с инструментами тяжёлый; держи двумя руками.

The toolbox is heavy; use both hands.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Эти ящики тяжёлые; наймите грузчика.

Those crates are heavy; hire a mover.

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heavy belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

heavyтяжёлый
thinтонкий
lightлёгкий
hardтвёрдый
softмягкий
tinyкрошечный
tallвысокий

heavy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between heavy / weighty / massive / bulky / difficult / hard

W
🇬🇧English
weighty

literally heavy in weight; often used figuratively to mean important or significant

B2Rarely

She raised a weighty argument during the meeting.

🇬🇧English

very large and heavy; emphasizes size and scale

B1Often

The project was a massive undertaking.

🇬🇧English

large in volume and awkward to carry or store; focuses on size/shape more than weight alone

B1Often

The sofa was too bulky to fit through the door.

🇬🇧English

emphasizes needing effort, skill, or complexity; not about physical weight

A2Very Often

The exam was difficult; many students failed.

🇬🇧English

can mean firm/solid or demanding/difficult; context decides

A1Very Often

The table is hard and cold. / Learning guitar is hard.

🇬🇧English

means important or grave in consequence; used for situations or conditions rather than weight

B1Often

He has a serious illness that needs treatment.

🇬🇧English

indicates a very strong or extreme degree (pain, weather, punishment), often harsher

B2Often

The region was hit by severe storms.

🇬🇧English

considerable in amount or importance; often about quantity or significance rather than density

B2Often

There was substantial evidence against the claim.

🇬🇧English

closely packed or thick (of material, fog); of writing, means compact and hard to follow

B2Often

The fog was dense and visibility was poor.

🇬🇧English

awkward or clumsy to handle because of size or complexity; emphasizes awkwardness

B2Rarely

The old software is cumbersome to use.

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How to pronounce heavy and what this word means

heavy means heavy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce heavy

/ˈhɛvi/

heavy translation

heavy

heavy examples

The toolbox is heavy; use both hands.

heavy transcription

/ˈhɛvi/, /ˈhɛvi/

Questions about this word

heavy meaning: what does it mean?

having much weight

heavy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

heavy is pronounced as /ˈhɛvi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

heavy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The toolbox is heavy; use both hands. Translation: Ящик с инструментами тяжёлый; держи двумя руками.

Is heavy part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, heavy can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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