Pronunciation: /ˈsædəld/

Definitions of saddled

verb to put a saddle on (a horse or other animal)

Example Sentences

A1 The cowboy saddled his horse before heading out on the trail.

A2 She saddled up her bike and rode off into the sunset.

B1 The ranch hand saddled the new horse with care, making sure it was comfortable.

B2 After years of experience, he saddled the wild stallion with ease.

C1 The expert equestrian saddled the thoroughbred for the championship race.

C2 The skilled horse trainer saddled multiple horses simultaneously, showcasing his talent.

adjective having a saddle

Example Sentences

A1 The saddled horse trotted slowly along the trail.

A2 The cowboy saddled up his trusty steed before heading out to round up the cattle.

B1 The backpacker felt weighed down by the saddled pack on his back as he hiked up the steep mountain.

B2 The saddled burden of responsibility weighed heavily on her shoulders as she prepared to lead the team.

C1 The saddled debt from years of overspending finally caught up with him, forcing him to declare bankruptcy.

C2 The saddled consequences of his actions led to a complete overhaul of the company's policies and procedures.

Examples of saddled in a Sentence

formal The horse was saddled and ready for the ride.

informal I saddled up my bike and headed out for a ride.

slang I saddled my car and hit the road.

figurative She felt like she was saddled with responsibilities beyond her capacity.

Grammatical Forms of saddled

past tense

saddled

plural

saddles

comparative

more saddled

superlative

most saddled

present tense

saddle

future tense

will saddle

perfect tense

has saddled

continuous tense

is saddling

singular

saddle

positive degree

saddled

infinitive

to saddle

gerund

saddling

participle

saddling

Origin and Evolution of saddled

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'saddled' originated from the Old English word 'sadol' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sathulaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'saddled' has retained its original meaning of placing a saddle on a horse or animal, but it has also been metaphorically used to describe burdening or loading someone or something with responsibilities or tasks.