Meaning & use
heft
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Significant weight or heaviness, or the act of lifting something to test or feel its weight.
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The old dictionary had real heft, both in size and authority.
He hefted the toolbox onto his shoulder and headed up the stairs.
A note on using this word
Can be used figuratively to describe importance or influence, as in 'a report with real heft.'
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Words with an opposite meaning
lightness
Another way to use it
2. verb
To lift or carry something heavy, often to test its weight.
She hefted the suitcase to see if it would fit in the overhead bin.
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