light-weight
лёгкий по весу
not heavy by weight
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light-weight usage examples
She picked a light-weight raincoat for the trip to keep her bag from feeling heavy.
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light-weight belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Common, standard form meaning not heavy; used for products and descriptions.
They sell a lightweight sleeping bag for hikers.
Technical/scientific term meaning having low mass; not common in everyday speech.
The experiment used low-mass particles to test the theory.
Broader term: can mean not heavy but also pale, not intense, or easy; less specific to weight alone.
This box is light — I can carry it with one hand.
Implies very, very light (literally like a feather) or a boxing weight class; can be figurative.
The new fabric is featherweight and barely noticeable.
Denotes extremely low weight, often used in technical or marketing contexts (e.g., ultralight gear).
They designed an ultralight tent for long-distance hikers.
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В чем разница в английском между bright, light, radiant и luminous
Разница между bright, light, radiant и luminous: яркий свет, светлый цвет, сияние от радости и мягкое свечение.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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light-weight meaning: what does it mean?
not heavy by weight
light-weight pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
light-weight is pronounced as /ˈlaɪtweɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
light-weight definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The new laptop is light-weight, so I take it to lectures every day. Translation: Новый ноутбук лёгкий по весу, поэтому я беру его с собой на лекции каждый день.
Is light-weight part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, light-weight (лёгкий по весу) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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