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lad​en
adjective
lad·​en
ˈlā-dᵊn

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • carrying a large load or burden heavily or abundantly loaded //a richly laden ship —usually used with with //passengers laden with luggage //With … the tables and shelves laden with books and gifts, and the scent of coffee wafting through the room, the shop quickly found a place in the hearts of its Auburn customers. — Giana Han //His arms are laden with bracelets; his fingers stacked with rings; his ears pierced with a cluster of glittering hoops. — Liana Satenstein // (figurative) … a year that looks to be laden with opportunities and stumbling blocks for the drug industry. — Damian Garde // (figurative) While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to meet a special someone, many singles find that the road to love is often laden with potholes and pitfalls. — Charanna Alexander —often used in combination //sugar-laden cereals // (figurative) a curse-laden rant
verb
lad​ened; lad​en​ing ˈlād-niŋ ˈlā-dᵊn-iŋ ; lad​ens

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
burden encumber freight lade load lumber saddle weight
Antonyms: Verb
disburden discharge disencumber unburden unlade unload
Examples
Verb
  • //laden a ship with emergency medical supplies
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1595, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1514, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
— see lade
Verb
— see lade
laden
verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

lad​en
adjective
lad·​en
ˈlā-dᵊn

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • carrying a large load or burden heavily or abundantly loaded //a richly laden ship —usually used with with //passengers laden with luggage //With … the tables and shelves laden with books and gifts, and the scent of coffee wafting through the room, the shop quickly found a place in the hearts of its Auburn customers. — Giana Han //His arms are laden with bracelets; his fingers stacked with rings; his ears pierced with a cluster of glittering hoops. — Liana Satenstein // (figurative) … a year that looks to be laden with opportunities and stumbling blocks for the drug industry. — Damian Garde // (figurative) While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to meet a special someone, many singles find that the road to love is often laden with potholes and pitfalls. — Charanna Alexander —often used in combination //sugar-laden cereals // (figurative) a curse-laden rant
verb
lad​ened; lad​en​ing ˈlād-niŋ ˈlā-dᵊn-iŋ ; lad​ens

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
burden encumber freight lade load lumber saddle weight
Antonyms: Verb
disburden discharge disencumber unburden unlade unload
Examples
Verb
  • //laden a ship with emergency medical supplies
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1595, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1514, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
— see lade
Verb
— see lade
laden
verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

lad​en
adjective
lad·​en
ˈlā-dᵊn

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • carrying a large load or burden heavily or abundantly loaded //a richly laden ship —usually used with with //passengers laden with luggage //With … the tables and shelves laden with books and gifts, and the scent of coffee wafting through the room, the shop quickly found a place in the hearts of its Auburn customers. — Giana Han //His arms are laden with bracelets; his fingers stacked with rings; his ears pierced with a cluster of glittering hoops. — Liana Satenstein // (figurative) … a year that looks to be laden with opportunities and stumbling blocks for the drug industry. — Damian Garde // (figurative) While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to meet a special someone, many singles find that the road to love is often laden with potholes and pitfalls. — Charanna Alexander —often used in combination //sugar-laden cereals // (figurative) a curse-laden rant
verb
lad​ened; lad​en​ing ˈlād-niŋ ˈlā-dᵊn-iŋ ; lad​ens

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
burden encumber freight lade load lumber saddle weight
Antonyms: Verb
disburden discharge disencumber unburden unlade unload
Examples
Verb
  • //laden a ship with emergency medical supplies
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1595, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1514, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
— see lade
Verb
— see lade
laden
verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

lad​en
adjective
lad·​en
ˈlā-dᵊn

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • carrying a large load or burden heavily or abundantly loaded //a richly laden ship —usually used with with //passengers laden with luggage //With … the tables and shelves laden with books and gifts, and the scent of coffee wafting through the room, the shop quickly found a place in the hearts of its Auburn customers. — Giana Han //His arms are laden with bracelets; his fingers stacked with rings; his ears pierced with a cluster of glittering hoops. — Liana Satenstein // (figurative) … a year that looks to be laden with opportunities and stumbling blocks for the drug industry. — Damian Garde // (figurative) While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to meet a special someone, many singles find that the road to love is often laden with potholes and pitfalls. — Charanna Alexander —often used in combination //sugar-laden cereals // (figurative) a curse-laden rant
verb
lad​ened; lad​en​ing ˈlād-niŋ ˈlā-dᵊn-iŋ ; lad​ens

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Verb
burden encumber freight lade load lumber saddle weight
Antonyms: Verb
disburden discharge disencumber unburden unlade unload
Examples
Verb
  • //laden a ship with emergency medical supplies
First Known Use
Adjective
circa 1595, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1514, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Adjective
— see lade
Verb
— see lade
laden
verb

Synonyms & Antonyms