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laden

Pronunciation: [ˈleɪd(ə)n]

Word

Learn how to use laden in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce laden

Pronunciation: [ˈleɪd(ə)n]

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