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2weigh noun [ORIGIN: alter. of way]

: WAY — used in the phrase under weigh

1weight noun 1 : the amount that something weighs; also : the standard amount that something should weigh

2 : a quantity or object weighing a usu. specified amount

3 : a unit (as a pound or kilogram) of weight or mass; also : a system of such units

4 : a heavy object for holding or pressing something down; also : a heavy object for throwing or lifting in an athletic contest

5 : a mental or emotional burden

6 a : the relatively great importance or authority accorded something

b : measurable influence esp. in determining the acts of others

7 : overpowering force

8 : relative thickness (as of a textile)

Synonyms

[2] burden, cargo, draft, freight, haul, lading, load, payload—more at LOAD

[6a] consequence, import, magnitude, moment, significance

[6b] authority, clout, influence, pull, sway—more at INFLUENCE

2weight verb 1 : to load with or as if with a weight

2 : to oppress with a burden <~ed down with cares>

Synonyms

burden, encumber, load, lumber, saddle—more at LOAD

weight·less adjective : having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull

— weight·less·ly adverb

— weight·less·ness noun

Synonyms

airy, feathery, light—more at LIGHT

weighty adjective weight·i·er; -est 1 : of much importance or consequence : SERIOUS <~ problems>

2 : expressing or characterized by seriousness or gravity

3 : weighing a considerable amount : HEAVY

4 : having much force, influence, or authority <~ arguments>

Synonyms

[1] grave, heavy, serious—more at SERIOUS

[1, 2] big, consequential, eventful, important, major, material, meaningful, momentous, significant, substantial—more at IMPORTANT

[3] heavy, hefty, massive, ponderous—more at HEAVY

[4] authoritative, forceful, influential—more at INFLUENTIAL

weiner variant of WIENER

weir noun 1 : a fence set in a waterway for catching fish

2 : a dam in a stream to raise the water level or divert its flow

weird adjective [ORIGIN: ME wird, werd fate, destiny, fr. OE wyrd]

1 : caused by or suggesting magical influence : MAGICAL

2 : passing beyond natural limits : UNEARTHLY

3 : curious in nature or appearance : of strange or extraordinary character

— weird·ly adverb

— weird·ness noun

Synonyms

[1] magic, magical, mystic, occult—more at MYSTIC

[2] creepy, eerie, haunting, spooky, uncanny, unearthly—more at EERIE

[3] bizarre, curious, far-out, funny, kinky, odd, outlandish, outré, peculiar, quaint, queer, quirky, remarkable, screwy, strange, unusual, wacky, wild—more at ODD

weirdo noun, plural weird·os : a person who is extraordinarily strange or eccentric

Synonyms

character, crackpot, crank, eccentric, kook, nut, oddball, screwball—more at ECCENTRIC

Welch variant of WELSH

1welcome verb wel·comed; wel·com·ing 1 : to greet cordially or courteously

2 : to accept, meet, or face with pleasure

2welcome adjective 1 : received gladly into one's presence

2 : giving pleasure : PLEASING <~ news>

3 : willingly permitted or admitted

4 — used in the phrase “You're welcome” as a reply to an expression of thanks

3welcome noun 1 : a cordial greeting or reception

2 : the state of being welcome

1weld verb 1 : to unite (metal or plastic parts) either by heating and allowing the parts to flow together or by hammering or pressing together

2 : to unite closely or intimately <~ed together in friendship>

— weld·er noun

2weld noun 1 : a welded joint

2 : union by welding

wel·fare noun 1 : the state of doing well esp. in respect to happiness, well-being, or prosperity

2 : aid in the form of money or necessities for those in need; also : the agency through which the aid is given

Synonyms

good, interest, weal, well-being; also prosperity, success; fitness, health, healthiness, robustness, soundness, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness; bliss, felicity, happiness,