adj
weightless
WAYT-luhs
Weightless (adj) means having no weight, or not affected by the pull of gravity. Example: “Astronauts float weightless aboard the space station.”
adj
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Having no weight, or not affected by the pull of gravity.
"Astronauts float weightless aboard the space station."
How to use weightless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFree from the effects of gravity, so an object simply floats.
Common pairings
weightless in space
feel weightless
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more weightless
- Superlative
- most weightless
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Astronauts float _____ aboard the space station.
Etymology
From weight plus the suffix -less ("without").
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What does “weightless” mean?
The word “weightless” means having no weight, or not affected by the pull of gravity. In plain terms, free from the effects of gravity, so an object simply floats.
How do you pronounce “weightless”?
“Weightless” is pronounced WAYT-luhs (/ˈweɪt.ləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “weightless” in a sentence?
Here is “weightless” used in a sentence: “Astronauts float weightless aboard the space station.”
What part of speech is “weightless”?
“Weightless” is an adjective.
