What does SLAVE mean?

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them (e.g. "he was born a slave")
• a person who works very hard without proper remuneration or appreciation (e.g. "Im a slave to fashion")
• work excessively hard (e.g. "she was slaving away at the computer all day")

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /sleɪv/
• UK: /sleɪv/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "slave" originated from the Old French word "esclave" which means "slave" or "prisoner of war". It was first recorded in the English language in the 13th century. The word was commonly used during the time of slavery in the United States to refer to people who were owned by others. Today, the word is used to describe people who are forced to work without proper pay or appreciation.

5. Synonyms: bondsman, captive, chattel, drudge, helot, peon, serf, thrall

6. Related Words: brave, carve, crave, grave, slave

7. Example Sentences:

• The plantation owner owned many slaves.
• She felt like a slave to her job, working long hours without proper compensation.
• He was slaving away in the kitchen all day to prepare the perfect meal.