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Vocabulary Entry
shouldered
|verb • adjective
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verb
Past tense of 'shoulder', meaning to load or carry something on one's shoulder, or to take on a responsibility or burden.
Example Sentences
"He shouldered the heavy backpack as he climbed the hill."
"She shouldered the responsibility for organizing the event."
"The soldiers shouldered their rifles and marched in formation."
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adjective
Describing something that has been supported or carried by someone (often used in a figurative sense).
Example Sentences
"He felt a shouldered burden after taking on extra work."
"Her shouldered guilt weighed her down."
"The shouldered responsibilities of leadership can be overwhelming."