laden
Pronunciation: [ˈleɪd(ə)n]
Word
Context: "burden"
(adjective) when something is full of or loaded with something heavy or difficult. If a tree branch is laden with fruit, it means there are lots of fruits hanging from it.
Example
The wagon was laden with fresh vegetables for the market.
Example
The backpack was not laden; it was almost empty.
Example
What was the boat laden with when it left the harbor?
Context: "apply weight"
(verb) to put a heavy load on something. This is like when you help someone by loading their car with boxes for a move.
Example
They ladened the truck with supplies for the trip.
Example
They did not laden the cart with anything heavy before the race.
Example
Did you laden the shelves with books yesterday?
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