How Do You Spell HEFT?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛft] (IPA)

The word "heft" is a noun that means the weight or force of something. Its spelling reflects the pronunciation with the "f" indicating the unvoiced "th" sound (IPA /θ/) that iscommonly heard at the end of words like "bath" or "both". This pronunciation explains why some people may incorrectly spell the word as "heath", which includes the voiced "th" sound (IPA /ð/). So remember, when talking about weight or force, it's spelled with an "f" - heft.

HEFT Meaning and Definition

  1. Heft, as a noun, refers to the weight or heaviness of an object. It is the physical sensation one experiences when lifting or holding something, determining its magnitude or bulk. It can also describe the effort required to move or manage an object, implying the level of exertion involved. Moreover, heft can be used as a measure or assessment of the power, significance, or importance of an idea, issue, or situation.

    As a verb, heft indicates the action of lifting, evaluating, or assessing the weight or significance of an object or situation. It involves physically gauging the heaviness of something. Metaphorically, heft can also refer to the process of considering or evaluating the importance, value, or impact of something. It implies thoughtful examination, introspection, or reflection.

    In a broader context, heft conveys the sense of magnitude, weightiness, or gravity in both physical and metaphorical aspects. It captures the essence of strength, substance, importance, or impact, whether in terms of concrete objects or abstract concepts. Thus, heft encompasses the evaluation, consideration, and awareness of the significance, force, mass, or momentousness of various elements within the physical or psychological realm.

  2. See haft.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HEFT

Etymology of HEFT

The word "heft" is derived from the Old English word "hebban", meaning "to lift" or "to heave". Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word "heften", still carrying the same meaning. In Old English, "heft" referred specifically to lifting with the intent to measure weight. Today, "heft" is used primarily as a noun meaning weight or heaviness.

Similar spelling words for HEFT

Plural form of HEFT is HEFTS

Conjugate verb Heft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hefted
you would have hefted
he/she/it would have hefted
we would have hefted
they would have hefted
I would have heft
you would have heft
he/she/it would have heft
we would have heft
they would have heft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been hefting
you would have been hefting
he/she/it would have been hefting
we would have been hefting
they would have been hefting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would heft
you would heft
he/she/it would heft
we would heft
they would heft

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be hefting
you would be hefting
he/she/it would be hefting
we would be hefting
they would be hefting

FUTURE

I will heft
you will heft
he/she/it will heft
we will heft
they will heft

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hefting
you will be hefting
he/she/it will be hefting
we will be hefting
they will be hefting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hefted
you will have hefted
he/she/it will have hefted
we will have hefted
they will have hefted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hefting
you will have been hefting
he/she/it will have been hefting
we will have been hefting
they will have been hefting

IMPERATIVE

you heft
we let´s heft

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to heft

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hefting
you were hefting
he/she/it was hefting
we were hefting
they were hefting

PAST PARTICIPLE

hefted

PAST PERFECT

I had hefted
you had hefted
he/she/it had hefted
we had hefted
they had hefted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hefting
you had been hefting
he/she/it had been hefting
we had been hefting
they had been hefting

PRESENT

I heft
you heft
he/she/it hefts
we heft
they heft

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hefting
you are hefting
he/she/it is hefting
we are hefting
they are hefting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hefting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hefted
you have hefted
he/she/it has hefted
we have hefted
they have hefted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hefting
you have been hefting
he/she/it has been hefting
we have been hefting
they have been hefting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it heft

SIMPLE PAST

I hefted
you hefted
he/she/it hefted
we hefted
they hefted

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