heave

[hiːv]

heave Definition

• 1. lift or haul (something heavy) with great effort.
• 2. throw (something) with effort.
• 3. breathe 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

• hoist
• haul
• lift
• pitch
• toss

Antonyms for heave

• lower
• drop
• release

Phrases with heave

• heave a sigh of relief

  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.