slave

US /sleɪv/
UK /sleɪv/
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1.

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.

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Historically, many people were forced to live as slaves.
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The abolition of slavery was a major step forward for human rights.
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bondmanthrallserf
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masterownerfreeman
2.

a person who is excessively dependent on or controlled by something.

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He's a slave to his work, always staying late at the office.
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Many people become slaves to technology, constantly checking their phones.
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addictdevoteefanatic
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masterindependent
1.

work very hard without proper remuneration or appreciation.

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I had to slave away all weekend to finish the project.
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She slaved over the hot stove for hours preparing dinner.
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toildrudgelaborgrind
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relaxidle
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slave ant