Meaning & Definition of word "Laden"
Laden
/ˈleɪ.dən/
verb:
- 1. past participle of 'lade', meaning to load a ship or vehicle.
- Example: The ship was laden with cargo for the long journey ahead.
- 2. to load or burden, especially something heavy.
- Example: They ladened the horses with supplies before setting off.
adjective:
- 1. heavily loaded or weighed down.
- Example: The laden cart struggled to move up the steep hill.
- 2. filled or burdened with something.
- Example: The air was laden with the scent of blooming flowers.
- 3. having a lot of a particular quality or feeling.
- Example: Her voice was laden with emotion as she recounted the story.
Etymology
●The word 'laden' comes from the Old English 'ladian', meaning to load or carry.
Common Phrases and Expressions
laden with:
heavily filled or burdened with something.
laden down:
to be weighed down or heavily burdened.
Related Words
load:
The amount that can be carried or transported.
burden:
A heavy load, often causing distress.
Slang Meanings of laden
Meaning: Loaded with problems or stress.
● Example Sentence: I'm so laden with work this week, I can't even think straight.
Meaning: Overwhelmed by emotions.
● Example Sentence: She felt laden with sadness after the news.