fraught

Meanings

• adjective

  Laden with difficulty, danger, or tension.

  - "The negotiations were fraught with tension."
  - "The journey through the jungle was fraught with danger."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɹɔːt/
   
   
   
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2. /fɹɔːt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fraught
wrought , brought , thought , plight , light , night , sight , right

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Variants

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fraught , fraughts , fraughted , fraughting , fraught with

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Forms

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past tense: was fraught, past participle: been fraught

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Etymology

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Old English fræht, from frēogan 'to make ready, prepare'. Related to fraeht 'expedition, journey'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fraught' is often used interchangeably with the word 'laden'.

2. In Middle English, 'fraught' was also used as a verb, meaning 'to make ready' or 'to prepare'.

3. The word 'fraught' is derived from the Old English word 'fræht', which meant 'expedition' or 'journey'.

4. The word 'fraught' is often used in legal contexts to describe a situation that is complicated or full of potential conflict.

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Related Concepts

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1. complexity: The concept of complexity is related to the word 'fraught' as it often describes situations or systems that are intricate, difficult to understand, or full of interrelated parts. 'Fraught' can be used to describe such situations as complex and laden with difficulty.

2. tension: The concept of tension is closely related to the word 'fraught' as it describes a state of strain, stress, or anxiety. 'Fraught' can be used to describe situations that are tense and full of potential conflict or danger.

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Culture

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The word 'fraught' is often used in literature and poetry to describe situations that are tense, difficult, or dangerous. It can also be used figuratively to describe emotional situations or relationships.

How to Memorize "fraught"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship setting sail on a stormy sea. The sailors are tense and nervous, preparing for the journey ahead. The sea is fraught with danger, and they know that they must be ready for anything.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fraught' with the feeling of tension or unease. Think of a situation that is difficult or dangerous, and imagine how you would describe it using the word 'fraught'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Frightened Rabbits Often Have Tension'.

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