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   heavy

   /ˈhɛvi/

   adjective

   • 1. of great weight; difficult to lift or move: "a heavy and bulky load" Similar weightyheftybiglargesubstantialmassiveponderoussoliddenseleadenburdensomeinformal:hulkingweighing a tonoverweightlargebulkystoutstockyportlyplumppaunchyfleshyfatobesecorpulentof ample buildamplewell upholsteredwell paddedbroad in the beamFalstaffianinformal:hulkingtubbybeefyporkypudgyblubberypoddypodgyarchaic:pursyOpposite lightthin
   • ▪ used in questions about weight: "how heavy is it?"
   • ▪ (of a class of thing) above the average weight; large of its kind: "heavy artillery"
   • ▪ weighed down; full of something: "branches heavy with blossoms" Similar ladenloadedcoveredfilledgroaningburstingteemingaboundingweighed downweighted down
   • ▪ (of a person's head or eyes) feeling weighed down by weariness: "a heavy head"
   • 2. of great density; thick or substantial: "heavy grey clouds" Similar densethickopaquesoupymurkysmoggyimpenetrableOpposite lightwispy
   • ▪ not delicate or graceful; coarse: "he had a big moustache and heavy features" Similar coarseroughrough-hewnungracefulunrefinedinelegantruggedcraggyOpposite delicate
   • ▪ (of food) hard to digest; too filling. Similar substantialfillingheartylargebigamplesizeablegeneroussquaresolidOpposite light
   • ▪ (of ground or soil) muddy or full of clay. Similar clayeyclayviscousviscidmuddystickyglutinousglueydifficultwetclaggyclartyinformal:gooeygloopycloggygloppyOpposite friabledry
   • ▪ (of a smell) very strong; overpowering: "a heavy scent of oil"
   • ▪ (of the sky) full of dark clouds; oppressive: "a heavy thundery sky"
   • ▪ of or containing atoms of an isotope of greater than the usual mass.
   • 3. of more than the usual size, amount, or intensity: "a heavy cold" Similar sizeablesubstantialheftycolossalbigconsiderablestiffinformal:tidywhopping (great)steepastronomicalwhacking (great)intenseintensivefiercevigorousconcentratedrelentlessall-outsevereseriousexcessiveconsiderableimmoderatebountifulplentifulabundantlargebumperhandsomelavishrichcopiousconsiderablesizeableprofuseinformal:whoppingthumpingwhackingliterary:plenteousbounteousOpposite smallhalf-heartedmeagre
   • ▪ using a lot of: "stories heavy on melodrama" Similar abounding inabundant inlavish withgenerous withliberal withprofuse withextravagant withfree withunstinting withusing a lot ofoverabundant inusing too much ofoverusingOpposite light on
   • ▪ doing something more, or more deeply, than usual: "a heavy smoker" Similar immoderateintemperateoverindulgentunrestraineduncontrolledexcessiveOpposite moderate
   • 4. striking or falling with force: "a heavy blow to the head" Similar forcefulhardstrongviolentpowerfulvigorousmightyheftytremendoussharpsmartseveregrievoustorrentialrelentlesscopiousintenseteemingexcessivestrongsevereOpposite gentlelight
   • ▪ (of music, especially rock) having a strong bass component and a forceful rhythm.
   • 5. needing much physical effort: "heavy work like repairing pathways" Similar arduoushardphysicallaboriousdemandingdifficultexactingstrenuoustoughonerousback-breakingtiringfatiguingexhaustingwearyinggruellinginformal:murderouskillinghellishknackeringrare:toilsomeexigentOpposite easy
   • ▪ moving slowly or with difficulty: "steering that is heavy when parking"
   • 6. very important or serious: "a heavy discussion"
   • ▪ (of a literary work) overly serious or difficult. Similar tediousdifficultdulldryseriousover-seriousheavy-goingdrearyboringturgiduninterestingwearisomedry as dustinformal:deadlyOpposite readable
   • ▪ mentally oppressive; hard to endure: "a heavy burden of responsibility" Similar onerousburdensomedemandingchallengingdifficultformidableweightyworrisomewearisomestressfultryingcrushingexactingoppressiverare:toilsomeexigentOpposite undemanding
   • ▪ feeling or expressing sadness: "I left him with a heavy heart" Similar sadsorrowfulmelancholygloomydowncastdownheartedheartbrokendishearteneddejecteddisconsolatedemoralizeddiscourageddespondentdepressedcrestfallencrusheddisappointeddesolategrief-strickengrievinginformal:bluedowndown in the mouthdown in the dumpsliterary:dolorousarchaic:heartsickheartsoreOpposite cheerful
   • ▪ serious or difficult to deal with: informal "things were getting pretty heavy"
   • ▪ (of a person) strict or harsh: informal "my parents were getting really heavy with me in terms of work"
   • ▪ excellent (used as a general term of approval). informal

   noun

   • 1. a thing, such as a vehicle, that is large or heavy of its kind. informal
   • ▪ a large, strong man, especially one hired for protection: "I needed money to pay off the heavies"
   • ▪ serious newspapers: informal British "reporters from the Sunday heavies"
   • ▪ an important person: informal "music business heavies"
   • 2. strong beer, especially bitter: Scottish "a pint of heavy"

   adverb

   • 1. heavily: "heavy-laden"

   Word Origin Old Englishhefig, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hevig, also to heave.

   Derivatives

   • 1. heavyish adjective

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2. www.azumuta.com › blog › heavy-industry-vs-light-industryHeavy Industry vs Light Industry: What’s the Difference?

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Heavy industry is an industry segment that makes goods intended for business purposes. After being produced, a heavy industry product is used either as: A material that will be further processed to make goods (e.g., a steel plate that will be used to make a car’s body).

3. www.britannica.com › science › heavy-waterHeavy water | Definition, Formula, Preparation, & Facts

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Heavy water is water composed of deuterium, the hydrogen isotope with a mass double that of ordinary hydrogen, and oxygen. Heavy water is used as a moderator of neutrons in nuclear power plants. It is also employed as an isotopic tracer in studies of chemical and biochemical processes.

4. www.askdifference.com › heavy-vs-bigHeavy vs. Big — What’s the Difference?

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Heavy refers to something with substantial weight, often implying a burden, while big describes sheer size or volume. Difference Between Heavy and Big. Table of Contents. ADVERTISEMENT. Key Differences. The term "heavy" typically denotes weight, suggesting something is difficult to lift or carry.

5. www.thoughtco.com › definition-of-heavy-metal-605190Heavy Metal Definition and List - ThoughtCo

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   Aug 12, 2024 · A heavy metal is a dense metal that is (usually) toxic at low concentrations. Although the phrase "heavy metal" is common, there is no standard definition assigning metals as heavy metals. Key Takeaways: Heavy Metal Definition and List. There is no consensus on the definition of a heavy metal.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › heavy onHeavy on Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 17, 2024 · The meaning of HEAVY ON is having or using a large amount of (something). How to use heavy on in a sentence.

7. heavyequipmentappraisal.com › heavy-equipment-types36 Heavy Equipment Types (and Uses) With Names & Pictures

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   Sep 6, 2024 · Heavy transport equipment moves materials, while material handling equipment organizes them on-site. Lifting and access equipment manages elevated tasks, and mining and forestry equipment handle extraction and timber work.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 324537Chest feels heavy: Causes, treatments, and contacting a doctor

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   Dec 8, 2023 · A heavy feeling in the chest can have a range of causes, from anxiety to problems with the heart or lungs. Learn about possible causes and how to treat them.

9. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › nutrition-and-healthyAlcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Heavy drinking, including binge drinking, is a high-risk activity. The definition of heavy drinking is based on a person's sex. For women, more than three drinks on any day or more than seven drinks a week is heavy drinking. For men, heavy drinking means more than four drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks a week.

10. www.youtube.com › watchUnderstanding Heavy and Light: Kids' Guide - YouTube

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    Oct 31, 2023 · 'Heavy' means something is hard to lift or weighs a lot, like a big bag of books. 'Light' means something is easy to lift or doesn't weigh much, like a feather or a...

11. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesSources, effects and present perspectives of heavy metals...

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    Apr 4, 2024 · High density and relatively high atomic weight define heavy metals (HMs), which include mercury, cadmium, chromium, nickel, lead, and arsenic . They can be found in the environment naturally and are later released into the soil, water and air due to human activities like industrial processes, mining, farming, and the use of certain ...