इंग्रजी

encumbrance

gb/ɪŋkˈʌmbɹˈæns/ us/ɪŋkˈʌmbɹˈæns/
C1 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम formal C1 abstract
1

a burden or obstacle

Something that makes life or work harder.

वापर नमुना: an encumbrance to/on [someone/something]
सामान्य चूक:
Often misspelled as *incumbrance* (a less common variant). Also confused with *unencumbered* (the opposite idea).
समानार्थी शब्द
hindrance (Emphasizes something that blocks progress.) | burden (Emphasizes something heavy to carry or deal with.) | obstacle (Often suggests a clear barrier or blockage.) | handicap (Emphasizes a disadvantage that limits performance.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
advantage (Something that helps rather than hinders.) | aid (Something that makes a task easier.)
सहप्रयोग
a serious encumbrance |a major encumbrance |an unnecessary encumbrance |financial encumbrances |administrative encumbrances |an encumbrance on progress |an encumbrance to efficiency |remove an encumbrance |free from encumbrances |without encumbrance
विषय
daily_life |work |problems
उदाहरणे
  • The extra paperwork was an encumbrance that slowed the team down.
  • Old rules can become an encumbrance when a company needs to move quickly.
  • He viewed the debt as an encumbrance on his future plans.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The broken printer was an encumbrance at work.
  • High rent is an encumbrance for many families.
नाम legal C2 relation
2

legal claim limiting property

A legal problem on property, like a mortgage or lien.

वापर नमुना: an encumbrance on [property/title/land]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may treat it as only meaning “burden”; in legal contexts it specifically means a claim or restriction attached to property.
समानार्थी शब्द
lien (A specific kind of legal claim, often for unpaid debt.) | mortgage (A specific encumbrance used to secure a loan.) | charge (Common in legal/business English for a claim on assets.) | restriction (Emphasizes limits on use rather than debt.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
clear title (Ownership without legal claims or defects.) | unencumbered (Not subject to any claims or restrictions.)
सहप्रयोग
an encumbrance on the property |an encumbrance on title |existing encumbrances |recorded encumbrances |a mortgage encumbrance |a lien encumbrance |clear an encumbrance |remove an encumbrance |search for encumbrances |disclose encumbrances
विषय
law |business |housing |finance
उदाहरणे
  • The buyer’s lawyer discovered an encumbrance on the title during the search.
  • The land was sold with an encumbrance granting the neighbor a right of way.
  • They couldn’t refinance until the encumbrance was removed.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The house had an encumbrance, so the sale was delayed.
नाम formal C1 abstract
3

ties like dependents or duties

A responsibility (often family) that ties you down.

वापर नमुना: have no encumbrances
सामान्य चूक:
In this sense it is not about property or money; it refers to personal ties or obligations.
समानार्थी शब्द
commitment (Neutral term for duties or promises that limit options.) | responsibility (Emphasizes duties toward others.) | tie (Informal; emphasizes being held back.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
freedom (Lack of limiting obligations.) | independence (Not tied down by others.)
सहप्रयोग
no encumbrances |family encumbrances |personal encumbrances |without encumbrances |free of encumbrances
विषय
relationships |family |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • She was able to accept the overseas posting because she had no encumbrances.
  • In his twenties, he traveled constantly, with few encumbrances at home.
  • He described caring for an aging parent as an encumbrance, though he felt guilty saying it.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • He can move easily because he has no encumbrances.
नाम formal C1 entity
4

a physical load that slows you

A heavy thing that makes it hard to move.

वापर नमुना: travel/move with [an] encumbrance
समानार्थी शब्द
load (General term for something carried.) | weight (Emphasizes heaviness rather than inconvenience.) | baggage (Often travel-related; can be literal.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
lightness (Lack of weight or burden.)
सहप्रयोग
heavy encumbrance |carry an encumbrance |move without encumbrance |fight with encumbrances
विषय
travel |sports |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • With the camera gear as an encumbrance, the hike felt twice as long.
  • The long coat was an encumbrance in the crowded subway.
  • He tried to run, but the suitcase was an encumbrance.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • My backpack was an encumbrance on the climb.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
encumbrance
IPA
GB/ɪŋkˈʌmbɹˈæns/
US/ɪŋkˈʌmbɹˈæns/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
en - cum - brance (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cum)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: encumbrance
  • Plural: encumbrances
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
encumbrances noun
Core family
encumber verb C1
Related words
cumbersome adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unencumbered adjective C1
वाक्प्रचार

free of encumbrances

1
/fɹˈi əv ɪŋkˈʌmbɹˈænsɪz/
fixed phrase formal

having no burdens or claims

With no legal claims or other burdens.

उदाहरणे
  • The seller stated that the property was free of encumbrances.
  • She wanted a fresh start, free of encumbrances and old debts.
  • The company insisted the assets be transferred free of encumbrances.

no encumbrances

1
/nˈoʊ ɪŋkˈʌmbɹˈænsɪz/
fixed phrase formal

no ties or obligations

No responsibilities that tie you down.

उदाहरणे
  • At the time, he had no encumbrances and could relocate quickly.
  • The job requires constant travel, so applicants with no encumbrances are preferred.
  • She joked that she had no encumbrances—just a suitcase and a laptop.

subject to encumbrances

1
/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt tə ɪŋkˈʌmbɹˈænsɪz/
fixed phrase legal

having legal limits on property

Having legal claims or restrictions.

उदाहरणे
  • The deed noted that the land was subject to encumbrances and easements.
  • These shares may be transferred, but they remain subject to encumbrances.
  • The lender will not accept collateral that is subject to encumbrances.

without the encumbrance of

1
/wɪðˈaʊt ðə ɪŋkˈʌmbɹˈæns əv/
fixed phrase formal

not burdened by something

Doing something without a difficult extra problem.

उदाहरणे
  • They can update the system without the encumbrance of old hardware.
  • He enjoyed traveling without the encumbrance of a strict schedule.
  • The new process lets staff work without the encumbrance of duplicate forms.

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