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Vocabulary Entry
slave
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.
Example Sentences
"In ancient Rome, many slaves were captured during wars."
"The underground railroad helped many slaves escape to freedom."
"His novel explores the harsh realities faced by slaves in the 19th century."
V
verb
To work excessively without proper compensation or rights.
Example Sentences
"He felt like he was being slaved away at his job without any recognition."
"They slaved over the project for weeks to meet the deadline."
"Many authors complain of being slaved to their publishers' demands."