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a weak vs the weak

Both "a weak" and "the weak" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "A weak" is used to describe a general weak condition or characteristic, while "the weak" is used to refer to a specific group of weak individuals or things.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 627 views

a weak

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "a weak" to describe a general weak condition or characteristic of something or someone.

Examples:

He has a weak immune system.
She felt a weak pulse.
The bridge showed signs of a weak foundation.

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What a weak voice you have, grandpa.
Sorry but I got a weak stomach.
The board has a weak hand.
She's also got a bad elbow dislocation and a weak pulse.
Multiple abdominal injuries, BP is 40 palp with a weak pulse.
Europe suffers from a weak collaboration public and private sectors in R&D activities.
I went there in a weak moment.
Struck down by a weak, pathetic, inferior being.
Tom Makepeace is a weak, philandering renegade.
He must have used a weak electrical charge or the sensors would have detected it.
That window's a weak spot.
They shared the same confessor, a weak, foolish priest.
Even so, the euro has not become a weak currency.
Brandon came along a weak moment.
The shields have a weak point.
You promised me a weak link in Thompson's organization.
And this is a weak point.
I'm not a weak person either, honey.
Unfortunately, sections of European industry have been lobbying for a weak directive.
You have therefore decided to adopt a weak and losing position.

Alternatives:

a feeble
a frail
a delicate
a vulnerable
a debilitated

the weak

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "the weak" to refer to a specific group of weak individuals or things.

Examples:

The organization helps the weak in society.
The teacher focused on helping the weak students.
The policy aims to protect the weak and vulnerable.

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They use violence to prey on the weak.
Defending the weak against the strong.
Hyenas are quick to prey on the weak.
There is no honour in attacking the weak.
We have allowed the strong to overcome the weak.
Only the weak don't challenge authority, Gia.
We kill the weak... so the strong survive.
There's no room for the weak.
Mercy... is for the weak.
You prey on the weak by exploiting their need for care.
Without police, the weak and diseased would be gone.
Not love, as they say the weak.
There are no rungs for the weak on the ladder of success.
Improv is not for the weak of heart.
The gorillas will not accept the weak.
That's how the weak survive.
Protect the weak and uphold the good.
Protect the weak and uphold the good.
So liberals speak for the weak and oppressed.
The strong like us protect the weak.

Alternatives:

the frail
the vulnerable
the debilitated
those in need
the disadvantaged

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