HEFT Synonyms: 162 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈheft

Definition of heft

as in weight

the amount that something weighs some synthetic fabrics are nice and warm, but I prefer wool because it has more heft

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as in influence

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly as a former senator, he still had some heft in political circles

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as in bulk

archaic the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts the heft of the wainwright's business had been the building of hay wagons

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verb

as in to heave

to lift with effort hefted his growing son onto his shoulders

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as in to lift

to move from a lower to a higher place or position heft your baggy gym shorts a little higher—you're showing us more than we care to see

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Recent Examples of heft

Noun

Regardless, the heft of this project is such that the first real look should feel more fun, or more serious, and not this strange combination of close-ups and lens flares. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 July 2026 One, can these businesses stand alone and have the heft to stand alone as separate companies? — Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 June 2026

Verb

Early the next morning, in the dark, prosecutors say, he was spotted on camera hefting a large, heavy object into his car trunk. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 Candy is dandy but trick or treat for UNICEF has heft. — NPR, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heft

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heft

Noun

The leading open-weight AI models are closing the gap on the frontier in cyber capabilities, an analysis found.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026
The shop retained and restored the frame, 3D scanned it, and crafted a specialty battery to fit, keeping weight and balance in mind.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of weight

Noun

Grier, however, retired a few days before training camp and later was hired to be an offensive assistant coach for the Dallas Cowboys, where Grier spent a bulk of his NFL career.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
The airy design is easy to toss in the washing machine and instantly refreshes your bed without adding bulk.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bulk

Verb

Wednesday’s game pits French champions and Champions League winners PSG against Premier League side Villa, who lifted the Europa League courtesy of a 3-0 win over Freiburg.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
He was then lifted for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the seventh.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of lift

Noun

Carr also believes large media companies such as Disney and NBCUniversal parent Comcast hold too much sway over the stations affiliated with their networks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
It is inextricably linked to our engines of search, which have steadily gained in independent volition under its sway.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of sway

Noun

Aetrex is a technology company that uses data and learnings to design and create footwear that is anatomically correct to support your body from the ground up, offering superior arch support and pain relief.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Monday's meeting will be open to the entire church body, both sides said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2026

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