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accumber

|ac-cum-ber|

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/əˈkʌmbər/

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/əˈkʌmbə/

to burden

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accumber' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'acumbren,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'cumbren' meant 'to burden.'

Historical Evolution

'acumbren' transformed into the modern English word 'accumber' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to burden or encumber,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to overwhelm or burden.

The heavy workload began to accumber him.

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Last updated: 2025/04/16 07:06