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 results revealed that mice with reduced testosterone levels developed heavier livers when they consumed fructose.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Much of the turmoil is due to an industry-wide struggle to manufacture and monetize heavier electric vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Ironically, larger, heavier vehicles are often safer for the occupants of cars, Schneider said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The lower court judge sentenced Beaird to an even heavier sentence than he might otherwise have gotten due to the type of large-capacity firearm the police found him possessing.
From Slate ● Oct. 18, 2026
She wasn’t much heavier than a baby goat, and her face was so sweet that he kissed it.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
