/wiːk/

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Meaning

Not having much power or strength; easy to break or bend.

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Word origin

From Old Norse veikr, meaning able to bend, later meaning not strong.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
veikr

Examples

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"Weak" means his body had little strength.

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Here "weak" means the chair could break easily.

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Here "weak" means she did not have the strength to lift it.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 4: weak, separate, threat and 7 more words.