Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
carry-weight
noun
/ˈkæri weɪt/
Definition
The capacity or value of something that is being carried, especially in a metaphorical sense.
Examples
- The carry-weight of her arguments was compelling during the debate.
- He felt the carry-weight of his responsibilities as the team leader.
- The backpack’s carry-weight was too much for the young hiker.
Meaning
Carry-weight refers to the significance or importance of something that one holds or is responsible for. It can also denote the physical weight of an object being carried.
Synonyms
- importance
- significance
- burden
- responsibility
- load
