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lightweight

lightweight

Meaning of lightweight

little weight

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EN-UK/ˈlaɪtweɪt/
EN-US/ˈlaɪtweɪt/
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lightweight with Russian translation

lightweight usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

This lightweight backpack hardly feels on my shoulders.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

I prefer lightweight curtains that sway in the breeze.

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lightweight belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

lightweight轻便的
shirt衬衫
skirt裙子
pants裤子
trousers长裤
jeans牛仔裤
shorts短裤

lightweight synonyms

Related words worth learning together

light
broader: can mean low weight, pale colour, or low intensity
thin
focuses on small thickness or narrowness rather than weight
airy
conveys lightness in feel, spaciousness or breathability rather than weight
floaty
describes fabric or style that floats or drapes softly in movement
sheer
specifically very thin and transparent (of fabric); also used as intensifier
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🇬🇧en

broader: can mean low weight, pale colour, or low intensity

A1Very Often

This suitcase is light enough to carry on the train.

🇬🇧en

focuses on small thickness or narrowness rather than weight

A1Very Often

The fabric is thin and slightly see-through.

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🇬🇧en
airy

conveys lightness in feel, spaciousness or breathability rather than weight

A2Often

The curtains are light and airy, letting the breeze through.

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🇬🇧en
floaty

describes fabric or style that floats or drapes softly in movement

B1Rarely

She wore a floaty dress that flowed in the wind.

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🇬🇧en
sheer

specifically very thin and transparent (of fabric); also used as intensifier

B1Often

She wore a sheer blouse over a camisole.

🇬🇧en

means allows air to pass — a comfort/functional property, not weight

B1Often

These running shorts are lightweight and breathable for hot weather.

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How to pronounce lightweight and what this word means

lightweight means lightweight. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce lightweight

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/

lightweight translation

lightweight

lightweight examples

This lightweight backpack hardly feels on my shoulders.

lightweight transcription

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/, /ˈlaɪtweɪt/

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lightweight meaning: what does it mean?

little weight

lightweight pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

lightweight is pronounced as /ˈlaɪtweɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

lightweight definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This lightweight backpack hardly feels on my shoulders. Translation: Этот лёгкий рюкзак почти не чувствуется на плечах.

Is lightweight part of Colors and Materials vocabulary?

Yes, lightweight can be learned in the Colors and Materials topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is lightweight part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, lightweight can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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