fat
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Having a large, heavy body with a lot of extra weight.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
overweight
Antonyms
Usage notes
Often considered impolite when describing a person, "overweight" or "heavy" is usually a gentler choice.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ old cat spent most of the day sleeping in the sun."
Answer: fat
In your own words, what does "fat" mean?
Having a large, heavy body with a lot of extra weight.
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