帮助中心

lumbered

[ˈlʌmbə(r)d]

lumbered Definition

  • 1to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward way
  • 2to burden someone with something heavy or difficult to carry

Using lumbered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lumbered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He lumbered up the stairs with the heavy suitcase.

  • Example

    The team was lumbered with the task of cleaning up the mess.

  • Example

    She lumbered through the mud, trying to keep up with the others.

lumbered Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lumbered

Antonyms for lumbered

Phrases with lumbered

  • to move slowly and heavily

    Example

    The old man lumbered along the path, leaning on his cane.

  • a room used for storing unused or unwanted items

    Example

    We put the old furniture in the lumber room until we could decide what to do with it.

  • a heavy jacket made of thick material, often worn by lumberjacks

    Example

    He put on his lumber jacket and headed out into the cold forest.

📌

Summary: lumbered in Brief

The verb 'lumbered' [ˈlʌmbə(r)d] means to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward way or to burden someone with something heavy or difficult to carry. It is often used to describe physical movement, as in 'He lumbered up the stairs with the heavy suitcase,' or to describe being given a difficult task, as in 'The team was lumbered with the task of cleaning up the mess.'