heavy
adjective
of great weight; hard to lift or carry.
heavier
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comparativeof heavy.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The team felt the imminent heavier rain would hold off long enough for him to do another lap.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
The research suggests that one of astronomy's most famous mass limits may have important exceptions, with powerful magnetic fields allowing some dead stars to become far heavier than previously expected.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
“I always vote with my parents in mind, with my family in mind, but this year’s vote is definitely with much heavier weight on it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Hickory clubs are heavier than modern ones, and harder to play since they have a tiny sweet spot, about the size of a dime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
The pain woke me often, but most times sleep turned out to be heavier, pulling me right back down.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
