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

Yes, the Power Keyboard is heavier, but that extra heft is partly used to counteract the top-heavy imbalance when attached to a phone. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 Tom Hulce’s silliness undercut the heft of Mozart’s genius in the film. — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

The judge also hefted an additional $250 fine to one person’s charge for taking rocks. — Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for heft

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Noun

Higher energy density could allow automakers to achieve longer driving ranges without increasing battery size or weight.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Flight imposes strict weight limits, so birds pack enormous numbers of very small neurons into very small brains.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of weight

Noun

The four-bedroom home features modern heritage influences—like contemporary shaker furniture paired with more contemporary light fixtures—that define the interiors.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Dark matter cannot be observed directly through ordinary light, but its gravitational influence helps shape the distribution of galaxies.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of influence

Noun

The long-sleeve Henley top feels like a fall staple, while the wide-leg pants keep the matching set comfortable without adding a ton of bulk to your travel-day look.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
The team also was down to one practice-squad call-up running back in Dameon Pierce for a bulk of the game, too, after Carson Steele suffered a shoulder injury and couldn’t return to the game.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of bulk

Verb

On fourth-and-21 in the second overtime, Seminoles quarterback Ashton Daniels heaved the ball into the end zone and it was caught by Micahi Danzy for a touchdown — one that was called back after a holding call that Florida State felt didn't exist.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
On fourth-and-21 in the second overtime, Seminoles quarterback Ashton Daniels heaved the ball into the end zone and Micahi Danzy caught it for a touchdown — one that was called back after a holding call that Florida State felt didn’t exist.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of heave

Verb

According to the team, the coordination is important because pushing or lifting an object changes the forces acting on a humanoid’s body.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
What everyday movements reveal Standing from a chair requires a stable base, enough ankle and hip mobility to shift your weight forward, lower body and core strength to lift yourself, and balance to keep you steady.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of lift

Noun

Investigators found Amy in a separate area with a ligature around her neck and burns covering up to 30% of her body, according to court documents.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Several different types of peptides are naturally found in the body, like insulin and endorphins.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of body

Verb

Then it was hoisted up repeatedly to the helicopter where the crew got each person into the aircraft before lowering the basket again.

— Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
The song is a dreamy barn-raiser, hoisting this premise on warm guitar tones and a plaintive tone that proves a through-line throughout the record.

— Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

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