charged

UK: tʃɑːdʒd | US: tʃɑːrdʒd

Definition

  1. adj. 1. carrying an electrical charge

  2. adj. 2. filled with emotion or tension

  3. vt. 3. past tense of "charge" (to demand payment, accuse, or energize)

Structure
charge <to load or burden>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "charged" originates from the Old French "charger" (to load), derived from Latin "carricare" (to load a vehicle), linked to "carrus" (wheeled vehicle). The suffix "-ed" marks it as a past participle, evolving to describe both literal (electrical) and figurative (emotional) states of being "loaded."

Examples

  1. The battery was fully charged after an hour.

  2. The atmosphere in the room felt emotionally charged.

  3. The store charged me extra for delivery.

  4. He was charged with theft last year.

  5. Her speech left the audience charged with enthusiasm.