Laden — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈlā-dᵊn/ lad·en

Meaning & Definition of Laden

Laden (adjective)

  1. carrying a large load or burden, heavily or abundantly loaded —usually used with with —often used in combination

Laden (verb)

  1. lade

Laden (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to place a weight or burden on

    "laden a ship with emergency medical supplies"

    similar: burden, encumber, freight, lade, load, lumber, saddle, weight
    related: clog, clutter, fill, pack, heap, mound, pile, stack, press, weigh, strain, tax, overburden, overload, overtax, surcharge, hamper, handicap, afflict, oppress
    opposite: disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade, unload
    near: alleviate, ease, lighten, relieve

Related Entry: Lade (verb)

Lade is a different word from Laden. The synonyms below are for lade, not for laden.

  1. to lift out with something that holds liquid

    "the cook laded the stew into small bowls"

    similar: bucket, dip, ladle, scoop, spoon
    related: bail, deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust, bleed, draw (off), dish, slop, decant, draw, pump, siphon, suction
    near: pour, fill

  2. to place a weight or burden on

    "the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market"

    similar: burden, encumber, freight, laden, load, lumber, saddle, weight
    related: clog, clutter, fill, pack, heap, mound, pile, stack, press, weigh, strain, tax, overburden, overload, overtax, surcharge, hamper, handicap, afflict, oppress
    opposite: disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade, unload
    near: alleviate, ease, lighten, relieve

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Laden

The most common words with a similar meaning to Laden:

burden, encumber, freight, lade, load, lumber, saddle, weight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Laden

Words with the opposite meaning of Laden:

disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade, unload

Related Words for Laden

clog, clutter, fill, pack, heap, mound, pile, stack, press, weigh, strain, tax, overburden, overload, overtax, surcharge, hamper, handicap, afflict, oppress

Near Antonyms of Laden

alleviate, ease, lighten, relieve

Word Forms of Laden

Inflections: ladened, ladening, ladens

Origin & Etymology of Laden

First known use: circa 1595

Frequently Asked Questions about Laden

What does "Laden" mean?

"Laden" means carrying a large load or burden, heavily or abundantly loaded —usually used with with —often used in combination. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: carrying a large load or burden, heavily or abundantly loaded —usually used with with —often used in combination.

What is another word for "Laden"?

Other words for "Laden" include burden, encumber, freight, lade, load, lumber, saddle and weight. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Laden" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Laden"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Laden". Common alternatives include burden, encumber, freight, lade, load, lumber, saddle and weight.

What is the opposite of "Laden"?

Antonyms of "Laden" include disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade and unload. Near antonyms include alleviate, ease, lighten and relieve.

How do you use "Laden" in a sentence?

Examples of "Laden" in a sentence: "laden a ship with emergency medical supplies".

Is "Laden" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Laden" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Laden"?

"Laden" is pronounced /ˈlā-dᵊn/ and divided into syllables as lad·en.

What is the origin of the word "Laden"?

First known use: circa 1595.