slave
Pronunciation: [sleɪv]
Context: "history"
(noun) a person who is forced to work for someone else without any freedom. They do not get paid and must obey their master, like in the past when many people were treated this way.
Example
In history class, we learned about the brave stories of former slaves who fought for their freedom.
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It is wrong to treat anyone as a slave; everyone deserves their freedom.
Example
What did you learn about the lives of slaves in America?
Context: "metaphor"
(noun) someone who is totally dependent on another person or thing, almost as if they are owned by them. This could be someone who is obsessed with their job or something else.
Example
She works so hard; it seems like she's a slave to her job.
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He is not a slave to money; he enjoys spending time with his family instead.
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Do you ever feel like a slave to your homework or chores?
Context: "control"
(verb) to work very hard for someone else or to be controlled by something, as if you have no choice. It's like being forced to do something you don't want to do.
Example
He slaves away at the restaurant every weekend to save money for college.
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She doesn't slave for her grades; she enjoys learning and studying.
Example
Do you think kids should slave away doing chores every day?