Definitions

1. noun

A measure of the mass of an object, or a heaviness or burden that is felt as a load.

“The weight of the luggage made it difficult to carry up the stairs.”

2. noun

A unit of measure for the heaviness or mass of something.

“The weight of the gold was measured in grams.”

3. noun

A load or burden, especially a mental or emotional one.

“The weight of responsibility rested on her shoulders.”

4. verb

To give a certain amount of weight to something, or to make something heavier or more burdensome.

“The company’s financial reports will weight heavily on the market’s performance.”

5. verb

To give importance or emphasis to something.

“The news will weight heavily on the public’s minds.”