Feathers are light.

Meaning: This means that the external covering of birds is not heavy. It's like saying, The feathers are very lightweight.

Choice of Words: Feathers is a plural noun referring to the external covering of birds. Are is a verb in the third person plural present tense indicating a state of being. Light is an adjective describing the weight of the feathers.

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Feathers are not heavy.

Meaning: This means the same as the first example, that feathers are not heavy and are easy to carry or move around. It's like saying, Feathers are so light that they can float in the air.

Choice of Words: Feathers are the soft, light structures that grow from the skin of birds. Are is a verb that describes the state or condition of something. Not negates the following word, in this case heavy. Heavy means having a lot of weight or being difficult to lift. When you put them together, "Feathers are not heavy" describes the property of feathers being not heavy.

Feathers have little weight.

Meaning: This means the same as the first two examples, that feathers are not heavy and are easy to carry or move around. It's like saying, Feathers are so light that they can float in the air.

Choice of Words: Feathers are the soft, light structures that grow from the skin of birds. Have is a verb that describes the possession of something. Little means a small amount. Weight is the measure of how heavy something is. When you put them together, "Feathers have little weight" describes the property of feathers having a small amount of weight.

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