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weight

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/weɪt/ · weight

The amount something weighs; a measure of mass.

Meanings

nounformal

The amount something weighs; a measure of mass.

کسی چیز کا وزن؛ مقدار جو کسی چیز کی بھاری پن کو ظاہر کرتی ہے۔

وزن

wazan

Formal: وزن

Synonyms

massheavinessloadبھاری پنبوجھوزن

Antonyms

lightnessweightlessnessہلکائیبے وزنی

Common Collocations

  • body weight
  • weight lifting
  • weight loss

Example Sentences

The weight of the suitcase was more than I expected.

سفر کے بیگ کا وزن میری توقع سے زیادہ تھا۔

Safar ke bag ka wazan meri tawaqqa se zyada tha.

Athletes often monitor their weight for performance.

کھیلوں کے کھلاڑی اپنی کارکردگی کے لیے اپنے وزن کی نگرانی کرتے ہیں۔

Khelon ke khiladi apni kar kardagi ke liye apne wazan ki nigraani karte hain.

The doctor advised him to lose weight for better health.

ڈاکٹر نے اسے بہتر صحت کے لئے وزن کم کرنے کی نصیحت کی۔

Doctor ne use behter sehat ke liye wazan kam karne ki naseehat ki.

Easily Confused With

wait:Weight refers to the measure of mass, while wait means to delay or stay in place.

Word Family

weighted
adjectiveبھاری
weigh
verbتولنا
weightless
adjectiveبے وزن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the scales used to measure weight; they help you remember the concept.

Imagine a person standing on a scale to check their weight.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہلکا کو بھاری نہ سمجھو۔

Halka ko bhaari na samjho.

Do not underestimate the light.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "wiht" — a measure; quantity

First known use: 12th century

The word 'weight' has evolved from Old English 'wiht', which referred to quantity or bulk. Over time, it developed into its current usage pertaining to mass and gravity.