weight

Definition

Weight is the force of gravity pulling on an object. It is measured in pounds or kilograms. The heavier an object is, the more weight it has.

We can weigh things using a scale. The scale has a pointer that moves up or down depending on how much weight is on it. The heavier the object, the higher the pointer goes.

How can the word be used?

The weight of the rock was too much for me to lift.

Different forms of the word

Noun:

the force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity.

a unit of mass.

something that weighs a certain amount.

Verb: to put weight on something.

Adjective: having a lot of weight.

Etymology

The word "weight" comes from the Old English word "wiht", which means "mass" or "importance".

The first recorded use of the word "weight" in English was in the 8th century.

Question

What is weight?