how to pronounce weak

/ˈwiːk/

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weak is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of weak in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… again it's weak a lot of time litigating …”

meanings of weak

adjective:

Having a narrow range of logical consequences; narrowly applicable. (Often contrasted with a strong statement which implies it.).
(grammar) Displaying a particular kind of inflection, including:.
Definite in meaning, often used with a definite article or similar word.
Lacking in vigour or expression.
Showing less distinct grammatical endings.
Unable to sustain a great weight, pressure, or strain.
Not prevalent or effective, or not felt to be prevalent; not potent; feeble.
Bad or uncool.
Lacking contrast.
Unable to withstand temptation, urgency, persuasion, etc.; easily impressed, moved, or overcome; accessible; vulnerable.
Resulting from, or indicating, lack of judgment, discernment, or firmness; unwise; hence, foolish.
Dilute, lacking in taste or potency.
That does not ionize completely into anions and cations in a solution.
One of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay.
Not having power to convince; not supported by force of reason or truth; unsustained.
Regular in inflection, lacking vowel changes and having a past tense with -d- or -t-.
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
Tending towards lower prices.

weak frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word weak occurs in english on average 30.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics weak can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that weak can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) people, society, and culture;