laden

The word “laden” has 2 syllables: lad-en.

It's pronounced as /ˈleɪdən/.


What is synonym and antonym for laden?

In the thesaurus, “laden” has 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for laden along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for laden

  • burden
  • fill
  • load

Antonyms for laden

  • discharge
  • relieve
  • unload

Meanings of laden

  • verb
    1. To fill or load (related to cargo or a shipment).
    2. To weigh down, oppress, or burden.
    3. To use a ladle or dipper to remove something (generally water).
    4. To transfer (molten glass) from the pot to the forming table, in making plate glass.
    5. To admit water by leakage.
  • adjective
    1. Weighed down with a load, burdened.
    2. Heavy.
    3. Oppressed.
    4. In the form of an adsorbate or adduct.

Example Sentences

  • The tree branches were laden with ripe fruit, ready for harvest.
  • The market stalls displayed tables laden with colorful flowers, attracting passersby.
  • The hiker struggled up the steep hill, his backpack heavily laden with supplies.
  • The air was sweet with the scent of blooming flowers, their branches laden with petals.
  • The cargo ship sailed into the harbor, its decks laden with containers from distant ports.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laden, such as: burden, discharge, fill, load, relieve, unload.

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