ladens
/ˈleɪdənz/
VERB
1. Loads or places a burden on something
Loads, fills, or weighs down a person, object, vehicle, or place with a substantial quantity or burden.
1.1. Loading with cargo or goods
Describes placing or carrying a substantial quantity of cargo, goods, supplies, or materials on a vehicle, vessel, animal, or other carrier.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- unloads
- discharges
- unlades
Examples
- The crew ladens the ship with supplies before every long voyage.
- The company ladens its trucks with goods for delivery.
- The workers ladens the carts with construction materials.
Related Words
- cargo
- freight
- shipment
- load
- transportation
1.2. Weighing down or burdening
Describes placing a physical, emotional, or figurative burden on someone or something, or making it difficult to move or function.
Synonyms
- burdens
- encumbers
- weighs down
- oppresses
- overburdens
- saddles
- overloads
- overweighs
Antonyms
Examples
- The heavy equipment ladens the vehicle beyond its safe capacity.
- Excessive regulations ladens small businesses with additional costs.
- The responsibilities ladens her with constant pressure.
Related Words
- burden
- weight
- strain
- pressure
- responsibility
- encumbrance
1.3. Filling or covering with a large quantity
Describes filling, packing, or covering something with a plentiful amount of objects, materials, or contents.
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Antonyms
Examples
- The gardener ladens the baskets with freshly harvested apples.
- The market stalls are ladens with colorful fruits and vegetables.
- The shelves are ladens with books and household supplies.