heft

/hɛft/

Definitions

1. noun

the weight or heaviness of a person or thing

“The heft of the book made it difficult to hold.”

2. verb

to lift or hold something with one’s hands

“She hefted the heavy box onto the table.”

3. verb

to give a particular weight or emphasis to something

“The new policy will heft the company’s focus towards sustainability.”

Synonyms

  • burden
  • heaviness
  • weight

Antonyms

  • agility
  • lightness