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heavy

adjective

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Meaning

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Weighing a lot; difficult to lift or move.

Example Sentence

The box was so heavy that I could barely lift it.

Usage Note

Used to describe objects that have a great weight, situations that are serious or intense, or people who are sad or depressed.

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