Pronunciation: /sleɪv/
noun a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them
A1 The slave worked in the fields all day.
A2 The slave was treated cruelly by their master.
B1 Slaves were often bought and sold as property.
B2 The abolition of slavery was a major turning point in history.
C1 The slave rebellion led to the overthrow of the oppressive regime.
C2 The slave trade had a devastating impact on African societies.
verb None
A1 She slaves away in the kitchen every evening.
A2 He slaved over his homework all night.
B1 The team slaved to meet the deadline for the project.
B2 The chef slaved over the recipe until it was perfect.
C1 The author slaved over his manuscript for years before it was finally published.
C2 The artist slaved away in the studio, creating masterpiece after masterpiece.
adjective None
A1 She is a slave to fashion, always following the latest trends.
A2 The workers were treated like slaves, working long hours for little pay.
B1 The company's strict policies made employees feel like slaves, with little freedom to make decisions.
B2 The authoritarian regime treated its citizens like slaves, controlling every aspect of their lives.
C1 The artist was a slave to his perfectionism, never satisfied with his work.
C2 The CEO was a slave to his ambition, constantly striving for more success.
adverb None
A1 She works like a slave to support her family.
A2 He was treated as a slave by his boss, always given the most difficult tasks.
B1 The company's employees were working like slaves to meet the deadline.
B2 Despite being treated like a slave at work, she never complained and always gave her best.
C1 The political prisoner was forced to work as a slave in the labor camp.
C2 The dictator enslaved his people, treating them like slaves with no rights or freedom.
pronoun None
A1 The slave worked in the fields all day.
A2 The slave was treated poorly by their master.
B1 The slave longed for freedom from their oppressive owner.
B2 The slave plotted a daring escape from the plantation.
C1 The slave's resilience in the face of adversity inspired others.
C2 The slave's defiance ultimately led to a successful rebellion.
preposition None
A1 The cat is sleeping on the slave.
A2 The keys are under the slave.
B1 The book is next to the slave.
B2 The painting is hanging above the slave.
C1 The lamp is shining upon the slave.
C2 The clouds are drifting beyond the slave.
conjunction None
A1 I am tired, but I will finish my homework.
A2 She wanted to go to the party, but she had to study for her exam.
B1 I wanted to buy a new car, but I couldn't afford it.
B2 He was excited about the job offer, but he had to decline it due to personal reasons.
C1 The company was growing rapidly, but they needed to hire more employees to keep up with demand.
C2 The project was behind schedule, but with additional resources, they were able to complete it on time.
interjection None
A1 Slave! Can you help me with this task?
A2 I feel like a slave to my job sometimes.
B1 Slave, please fetch me a glass of water.
B2 I refuse to be a slave to societal expectations.
C1 Being treated like a slave is unacceptable in any situation.
C2 I will not allow anyone to treat me as a slave ever again.
article None
A1 The slave worked hard in the fields all day.
A2 The slave was treated poorly by their master.
B1 The slave longed for freedom from their oppressive owner.
B2 The slave revolted against their cruel master and escaped to freedom.
C1 The slave's plight sparked a movement for abolition and equal rights.
C2 The slave's narrative shed light on the inhumanity of the institution of slavery.
formal The slave worked tirelessly in the fields under the hot sun.
informal She's basically a slave to her job, working long hours without any breaks.
slang He's always been a slave to fashion, constantly buying the latest trends.
figurative I refuse to be a slave to my fears, I will overcome them and live freely.
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