How to Pronounce "slaved"

word

ˈsɫeɪv

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slˈeɪvd

SLAYVD

Definition

'Slaved' is the past tense of 'slave.' It means to work extremely hard, often in a way that feels exhausting or unfair, or to work like a slave.

American English

ˈsɫeɪv

British English

slˈeɪvd

SLAYVD

I slaved over my homework all night.

She slaved in the kitchen to prepare the meal.

They slaved for years to build their business.

We slaved away all day, but the project still isn’t finished.