charged

word · lemma: charge

/ˈtʃɑɹdʒd/
chahrjd
/tʃˈɑːdʒd/
chahjd

Definition

"Charged" is the past form and past participle of "charge." It can mean filled with electricity, officially accused of a crime, or made to pay a price or fee.

Usage & Nuances

Common patterns: 'fully charged' for batteries, 'charged with theft' in legal English, and 'charged me $20' for prices. It can also mean emotionally tense in phrases like 'a charged atmosphere,' but that sense is less basic.

Example Sentences

My phone is fully charged now.

basic

The store charged us ten dollars for delivery.

basic

After the argument, the room felt charged with tension.

natural

He was charged with robbery last year.

basic

I forgot to plug it in, so the laptop wasn't charged this morning.

natural

They charged me extra for a seat by the window.

natural