Basic Details
Word: Weight
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The measure of how heavy something is.
Synonyms: Mass, heaviness, load
Antonyms: Lightness
Idioms and Phrases
- Pull your weight: To do your share of work. Example: "In the group project, everyone needs to pull their weight to succeed."
- Weight off your shoulders: A feeling of relief after solving a problem. Example: "Passing the exam felt like a weight off my shoulders."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The weight of the backpack made it difficult for her to walk up the hill.
Example 2: He measured the weight of the apples to see how many he could carry.
Example 3: The doctor noted that her weight was healthy for her age and height.
Fun Fact
Did you know that weight can change depending on where you are in the universe? For example, an object weighs less on the Moon than it does on Earth because the Moons gravity is weaker!
Famous Quote
"The weight of your words is greater than the weight of your deeds." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "weight" mean?
a) A way to tell time
b) The measure of how heavy something is
c) A type of animal
d) A colour
Answer: b) The measure of how heavy something is
2. Which of these is a synonym of "weight"?
a) Tallness
b) Speed
c) Mass
d) Brightness
Answer: c) Mass
3. What is the opposite of "weight"?
a) Strength
b) Load
c) Lightness
d) Heaviness
Answer: c) Lightness
4. Which sentence uses "weight" correctly?
a) The weight of the car was very fast.
b) The weight of the building was measured.
c) The weight cooked dinner tonight.
d) The weight is singing a song.
Answer: b) The weight of the building was measured.
5. Which idiom means to do your share of work?
a) Weight off your shoulders
b) Pull your weight
c) Light as a feather
d) Weight on your mind
Answer: b) Pull your weight
