heft

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  The weight or force of something, typically a heavy object or load.

  - "The heft of the sack was a strain on my back."
  - "The heft of the anvil required two strong men to lift it."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɛft/
   
   
   
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2. /hɛft/
   
   
   
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3. /hɛft/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

hoist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with heft
eft , saft , aft , laft

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Variants

List of all variants of heft that leads to same result
heft , hefts , hefted , hefting

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Etymology

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Old English hæft, from hēan to lift, raise.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'heft' is also used in the world of books to describe the thickness or weight of a book.

2. The word 'heft' has Germanic roots, coming from the Old English word 'hæft', which means 'to lift'.

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Related Concepts

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1. weight: A measure of the force applied to an object due to gravity or other forces.

2. mass: The amount of matter in an object.

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Culture

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In literature, 'heft' is often used to describe the weight or importance of an idea or concept. In art, heavy objects or textures can convey a sense of weight or gravity.

How to Memorize "heft"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a heavy object, such as a sack of grain or a large rock. Visualize the effort it takes to lift it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heft' with the feeling of lifting a heavy weight or the weight of an important idea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym H-E-F-T to remember the definition: 'Heft' is a weighty or important thing.

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