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Weak

/wiːk/

Weak is an adjective with 2 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
    “The child was too weak to move the boulder.”
  2. Unable to sustain a great weight, pressure, or strain.
    “a weak timber; a weak rope”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms assailable feeble frail powerless vincible vulnerable
Antonyms strong healthy invincible powerful robust potent

Origin

From Middle English weike, from Old Norse veikr.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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