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Heavy

usgb/ˈhevi/Volume
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Physical Burden

Used to describe objects that are difficult to move due to weight.

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He strained to lift the heavy box.
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Exaggeration Caution

Be cautious of exaggerating. 'Heavy' should indicate a noticeable weight, not just slightly weighty.

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She mistakenly described the light package as heavy.
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Relative Weight

'Heavy' is relative to what's expected; a heavy feather would be unusual.

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The heavy feather caught everyone by surprise.
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