English Explanatory Dictionary

laden

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Weighed down with a load, burdened.
  2. Heavy.
  3. Oppressed.
  4. In the form of an adsorbate or adduct.
verb
  1. past participle of lade
verb
  1. To load or charge.

Pronunciation

/ˈleɪdən/ /ˈleɪdn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-laden.wav

Word forms

laden more laden most laden ladens ladening ladened

Etymology

See lade.

Related words

ladle ballast larboard

Derived words

debt-laden ladenness theory-laden unladen value-laden
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