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Definition of charged
charged
/tʃɑːrdʒd/
charged
charged Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
1
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• adjective
1
Filled with intense emotion, tension, or excitement.
Example
"The debate took place in a politically charged atmosphere where everyone held strong opinions."
2
Possessing an electrical charge, or supplied with stored electrical energy.
Example
"Make sure the camera battery is fully charged before we leave for the hike."
3
Entrusted with a specific duty, responsibility, or formal obligation (usually followed by 'with').
Example
"The committee is charged with investigating workplace safety standards across the industry."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'charge', which entered Middle English via Old French 'chargier' from Late Latin 'carricare', meaning to load a wagon or cart.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Charged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/charged