heft

[heft]

heft Definition

• 1. the weight of someone or something
• 2. the ability to judge the weight of something by holding it in your hand
• 3. to lift something heavy

Using heft: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heft" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I was surprised by the heft of the box.

• Example

  She hefted the bag onto her shoulder.

• Example

  He tried to heft the boulder but it was too heavy.

heft Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heft

• weight
• mass
• burden
• lift
• load

Phrases with heft

• heft up

  to lift something heavy

  Example

  He hefted up the suitcase and carried it to the car.

• heft and feel

  to judge the weight and quality of something by holding it in your hand

  Example

  She hefted and felt the fruit before buying it.

• hefty price

  a high price

  Example

  The new car comes with a hefty price tag.

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Summary: heft in Brief

The term 'heft' [heft] refers to the weight of someone or something, and the ability to judge the weight of something by holding it in your hand. It can also mean to lift something heavy, as in 'She hefted the bag onto her shoulder.' 'Heft' is often used in phrases like 'heft up' and 'heft and feel,' and can also be used to describe a high price, as in 'The new car comes with a hefty price tag.'