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heave

[hiːv]

heave Definition

  • 1lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort.
  • 2throw (something) with effort.
  • 3breathe in a labored or heavy manner; gasp.

Using heave: Examples

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

  • Example

    They heaved the chest onto the deck of the ship.

  • Example

    She heaved the rock over the fence.

  • Example

    After running the marathon, he was heaving and gasping for breath.

heave Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heave

Antonyms for heave

Phrases with heave

  • to express a feeling of relief after a stressful situation

    Example

    After submitting the final exam, she heaved a sigh of relief.

  • heave-ho

    a cry used by sailors when hauling on a rope together

    Example

    With a heave-ho, they pulled the boat ashore.

  • heave into view/sight

    to appear gradually, often after a period of obscurity or distance

    Example

    As we approached the top of the hill, the city heaved into view.

Origins of heave

Middle English: from Old Norse hefja, hefna ‘raise, revenge’.

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Summary: heave in Brief

The verb 'heave' [hiːv] means to lift or throw something with great effort, or to breathe heavily. It is often used in nautical contexts, such as 'heave-ho,' which is a cry used by sailors when hauling on a rope together. Other phrases include 'heave a sigh of relief,' expressing a feeling of relief after a stressful situation, and 'heave into view/sight,' meaning to appear gradually.