Weight ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Weight ( noun )

1. The force exerted on a body by a gravitational field.
2. The amount of matter contained in a body.
3. A unit of measurement of weight, such as a pound or kilogram.
4. A body or object used for weighing things, typically made of metal.
5. Importance or significance given to something.

Origin:

Old english gewiht, gewæht, of germanic origin; related to old norse gefi "gift", old high german gewaht, gewiht "weight", from a base meaning "give, bestow".

Examples:

1. The weight of the object was measured.
2. The weight of the person was 150 pounds.
3. The weight is measured in kilograms.
4. The weight was placed on the scale.
5. The weight of the decision was heavy.

(As a verb)

Weight ( verb )

1. The force exerted on a body by a gravitational field.
2. The amount of matter contained in a body.
3. A unit of measurement of weight, such as a pound or kilogram.
4. A body or object used for weighing things, typically made of metal.
5. Importance or significance given to something.

Origin:

Old english gewiht, gewæht, of germanic origin; related to old norse gefi "gift", old high german gewaht, gewiht "weight", from a base meaning "give, bestow".

Examples:

1. The weight of the object was measured.
2. The weight of the person was 150 pounds.
3. The weight is measured in kilograms.
4. The weight was placed on the scale.
5. The weight of the decision was heavy.