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lightweight

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/ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/ · light-weight

having a relatively low weight; not heavy.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having a relatively low weight; not heavy.

نسبتا کم وزن؛ ہلکا۔

ہلکا پھلکا

halka phulka

Synonyms

lightfeatherweightinsubstantialہلکاکم وزنوزن میں کم

Antonyms

heavyweightybulkyبھاریوزن داربڑے حجم کا

Common Collocations

  • lightweight materials
  • lightweight design
  • lightweight equipment

Example Sentences

The lightweight backpack is perfect for hiking.

ہلکا پھلکا بیگ پیدل سفر کے لئے بہترین ہے۔

halka phulka bag paidal safar ke liye behtareen hai.

She prefers lightweight fabrics for the summer.

وہ گرمیوں کے لئے ہلکے کپڑے پسند کرتی ہے۔

woh garmiyon ke liye halke kapray pasand karti hai.

The athlete competes in the lightweight category.

یہ کھلاڑی ہلکے وزن کے زمرے میں مقابلہ کرتا ہے۔

ye khiladi halka wazan ke zimmeray mein muqabala karta hai.

Easily Confused With

featherweight:Featherweight is a specific weight category in boxing that is lighter than lightweight.

Word Family

lightness
nounہلکا پن
lighten
verbہلکا کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'light' as in not heavy, plus 'weight'.

Picture a feather floating in the air, symbolizing something very light.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہلکا پھلکا ہوں میں، خوابوں کی پرواز ہوں پھولوں کی طرح نرم، ہوا کی آواز ہوں

halka phulka hun main, khwabon ki parwaz hun phoolon ki tarah naram, hawa ki aawaz hun

I am lightweight, I am the flight of dreams Soft like flowers, I am the voice of the breeze.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہلکا پھلکا جائے بھاری بھاری جائے

halka phulka jaye bhari bhari jaye

The lightweight moves easily while the heavy struggles.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "light + weight" — not heavy; of little weight

First known use: circa 1910

The term 'lightweight' emerged in the early 20th century, primarily used to describe items or materials that are not heavy, such as fabrics or equipment. Over time, it evolved to describe categories in sports where lower weight classes exist.