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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One of them is the muon, a heavier relative of the electron that belongs to the second generation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
A resulting ratio of 2.0 means twice as much up volume occurred on up days as down days, and a ratio below 1.0 points to heavier volume on down days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
“There is a chance of heavier rain occurring near any thunderstorms that form,” the weather service warned in its forecast discussion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Extreme rainfall is intensifying: the region is warming faster than the global average, a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, and the monsoon is delivering more rain in fewer, heavier bursts, say experts.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
We walk faster, and the coal is getting heavier, and then we reach the corner where Januka needs to turn and I need to go straight on to Tatarska.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
