Cool MateMeaning of Slave
a person who is owned by another person and is forced to work for and obey them
In simple words: A person who is owned by someone else and has to work for them without pay.
Slave in a sentence
- A **former slave**, he graduated from Claflin University in South Carolina.
- She treated her daughter like a slave.
- the slave trader Edward Colston
- freed slaves
- Prisoners of war were regularly sold as slaves.
- We are slaves of the motor car.
- Sue's a slave to fashion.
How to use Slave
Use 'slave' in discussions about history, human rights, or social justice. It may not be appropriate in casual contexts or to refer to modern-day situations without the historical context.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'slaving away' at work—now imagine being forced to do it.
Related words
Collocations with Slave
Synonyms for Slave
- serf
- bondservant
- vassal
Opposites of Slave
- freeman
- liberated
- independent
Common mistakes with Slave
- Confusing 'slave' with 'slavery' as the same word.
- Using 'slaves' when referring to a singular person.
- Not understanding the severity of the term in discussions.
Slave appears in
Slave in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عبد
شخص يملكه شخص آخر ويجب عليه العمل لديه بدون مقابل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দাস
এমন একজন ব্যক্তি যাকে অন্য কেউ নিজের বলে মনে করে এবং তার জন্য বিনা পয়সায় কাজ করতে বাধ্য করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Sklave
Jemand, der jemand anderem gehört und für ihn arbeiten muss, ohne dafür bezahlt zu werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Esclavo
Una persona que es propiedad de alguien más y tiene que trabajar para esa persona sin paga.
- Persianفارسی
برده
کسی که مال کس دیگری است و مجبور است بدون دستمزد برایش کار کند.
- FrenchFrançais
Esclave
Une personne qui appartient à quelqu'un d'autre et qui doit travailler pour cette personne sans être payée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गुलाम
एक ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसका किसी और के पास मालिकाना हक़ होता है और उसे बिना पैसे के उनके लिए काम करना पड़ता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Schiavo
Una persona che appartiene a qualcun altro e deve lavorare per lui senza essere pagata.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Escravo
Uma pessoa que pertence a outra pessoa e tem que trabalhar para ela sem receber nada.
- RussianРусский
Раб
Человек, который принадлежит кому-то другому и вынужден работать на него бесплатно.
- Urduاردو
غلام، لونڈی، غلام بنانا
ایک شخص جس کا کوئی اور مالک ہو اور اسے بغیر تنخواہ کے اس کے لیے کام کرنا پڑے۔
- Chinese中文
奴隶
一个人被别人当作财产，并且必须无偿为别人工作。
More words like Slave
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Slave
What does Slave mean?
A person who is owned by someone else and has to work for them without pay.
What is the definition of Slave?
a person who is owned by another person and is forced to work for and obey them
How do you use Slave in a sentence?
A **former slave**, he graduated from Claflin University in South Carolina.
Can you give another example of Slave?
She treated her daughter like a slave.
What are synonyms for Slave?
Common alternatives include serf, bondservant, vassal.
What is the opposite of Slave?
Opposite meanings include freeman, liberated, independent.
What words go with Slave?
It commonly pairs with escaped, fugitive, runaway, become, have, keep, labour/labor, labourer/laborer, master, slave of, slave to, escaped, fugitive, runaway, become, have, keep, labour/labor, labourer/laborer, master, slave of, slave to.
What are common mistakes when using Slave?
Confusing 'slave' with 'slavery' as the same word. Using 'slaves' when referring to a singular person. Not understanding the severity of the term in discussions.
How do you pronounce Slave?
US: /["/sleɪv/"]/, UK: /["/sleɪv/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Slave formal or informal?
"Slave" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Slave?
Use 'slave' in discussions about history, human rights, or social justice. It may not be appropriate in casual contexts or to refer to modern-day situations without the historical context.
What CEFR level is Slave?
"Slave" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.