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the amount that something weighs because of a back condition, I'm not allowed to lift anything with a weight of over 10 pounds

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How does the noun weight differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of weight are consequence, importance, moment, and significance. While all these words mean "a quality or aspect having great worth or significance," weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.

the argument carried no weight with the judge

When might consequence be a better fit than weight?

The synonyms consequence and weight are sometimes interchangeable, but consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.

the style you choose is of little consequence

When is it sensible to use importance instead of weight?

In some situations, the words importance and weight are roughly equivalent. However, importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.

a region with no cities of importance

Where would moment be a reasonable alternative to weight?

While in some cases nearly identical to weight, moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.

a decision of great moment

When can significance be used instead of weight?

The words significance and weight can be used in similar contexts, but significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.

the treaty's significance

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of weight
Noun
Whitfield had long-standing tensions with his senior, Minister Parks Tau, in a department that carries real weight at a tense time. Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 30 June 2025 You could also be focused on health matters, like conquering the gym, losing weight or aiming to improve your body’s strength. Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
Smiley increasingly seems weighted by sadness—the sadness, perhaps, of a man who cannot shake his own doubt. Rav Grewal-Kök june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025 The Moses Ventures founder pointed out that energy stocks’ weighting in the S & P 500 benchmark is only 3% right now, compared to their historical average of 7%. Yun Li, CNBC, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for weight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weight
Noun
  • While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • Borden also underscores the importance of collaborative engagements between technology providers and regulators, stressing the necessity of responsible AI frameworks to ensure secure, compliant deployments.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • That’s a burden for working students who balance jobs with education.
    Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Funding Changes Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee, which oversees the program, are proposing to shift more of the financial burden for the food stamps program onto states.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Good judgment: Golf's emphasis on integrity – calling penalties on oneself, playing by the rules – builds the ethical foundation that guides responsible technology use.
    First Tee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Paley is an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink sort of a writer, with an emphasis on the kitchen sink.
    Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • In terms of the new La Liga season, Barca asked for their first matches to be scheduled away from home and the competition body has granted this.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • On July 7, Segura’s body was found in the river in what officers said was an accidental drowning.
    Paloma Chavez July 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • This is the new reality: The click may vanish, but the influence remains.
    Sergio Alvarez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • While sequestering a jury — essentially isolating the 12 jurors and six alternates assigned to the case from the outside world — can be challenging, the process may prove to be essential in eliminating external influences.
    Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Here’s What the Research Showed The study, funded by the National Mango Board, involved 48 adult men ages 20-60 who had overweight or obesity and chronic low-grade inflammation.
    Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 28 June 2025
  • The move comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rolled out plans to remove synthetic food dyes from the U.S. food supply to address health conditions such as ADHD, obesity and diabetes.
    Anuja Bharat Mistry, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • The bases were loaded in the bottom of the inning with one out, and the Huskies were up to bat.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • Using Bellinger there allowed Boone to load up the lineup with left-handed bats against Mets right-hander Frankie Montas.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2025
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  • Crayola markers are on sale during Prime Day 2025, like this single 40-count pack for just $15, or buy in bulk as a classroom gift with a 12-pack for only a few bucks more.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 9 July 2025
  • Gavi, at its most basic level, is Costco for immunizations, wielding its massive purchasing power to buy vaccines in bulk for cheap.
    Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025

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“Weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weight. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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