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How do you use Encumbrance in a sentence? See 9 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like preventative or preventive, plus the exact meaning.

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Encumbrance in a sentence

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Encumbrance | Encumbrances

Encumbrance meaning

  1. Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
  2. Alternative spelling of incumbrance (“in law: interest attached to a title; dependent”).
  3. The state or condition of being encumbered.

Synonyms of Encumbrance

incumbrance preventative preventive hitch hinderance hindrance charge vexation headache worry concern onus load burden interference

Related words

Other words often associated with Encumbrance or its synonyms:

deterrent obstruction check handicap hindering thwarting loading anxiety balk prophylactic impediment obstructive

Using Encumbrance

  • The main meaning on this page is: Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried. | Alternative spelling of incumbrance (“in law: interest attached to a title; dependent”). | The state or condition of being encumbered.
  • Useful related words include: incumbrance, preventative, preventive, hitch.
  • In the example corpus, encumbrance often appears in combinations such as: the encumbrance, an encumbrance, encumbrance of.

Context around Encumbrance

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 2 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 9 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

dangerous 1× awkward 1×

Often after:

permit 1×

Sentence patterns with Encumbrance

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a dangerous encumbrance 1× an awkward encumbrance in forested 1× another encumbrance is the 1× be an encumbrance to their 1× charge or encumbrance 1× finalizes the encumbrance permit fees 1× include the encumbrance of caring 1× of an encumbrance and edith 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

another encumbrance is 1× cavalry proper a 1× lisa field president 1× tanks and other 1× this year they 1× thompson marvels percy 1×

Common sentence endings:

a dangerous encumbrance 1× charge or encumbrance 1× encumbrance permit fees 1× for a dog 1× in forested regions 1× moving on foot 1×

Words around Encumbrance

Just before it in the word index:

encumbers 2 encumbered 44 enculturation 5 encuentro 9 encue 2 encrypts 19

Just after it in the word index:

encumbrances 14 ency 2 encyclical 55 encyclicals 9 encyclopaedia 80 encyclopaedias 9

Similar in corpus frequency:

aab 13 aamer 13 aave 13 abdelmadjid 13 abdulkarim 13 abdulsalami 13

Corpus analysis for Encumbrance

  • In this selection, "encumbrance" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 27.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, dangerous, awkward and permit stand out and add context to how "encumbrance" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a dangerous encumbrance and an awkward encumbrance in forested. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "encumbrance" sits close to words such as aab, aamer and aave, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with encumbrance

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

While demoralizing to an opponent, the lance was recognized as being an awkward encumbrance in forested regions. (17 words)

Thompson marvels), Percy became even more of an encumbrance, and Edith’s clumsy attempt to poison him only raised his suspicions. (21 words)

Tanks and other motorised units could break out of the fortified zone without the encumbrance of slow-moving infantry moving on foot. (22 words)

Longer example sentences

Then again through a letter of urgency on the same day to the Supreme Court registrar, the Tatas pointed out that when the court heard the petition on January 10, 2020, no shares were subject to any pledge, charge or encumbrance. (41 words)

Cavalry proper (a "Regiment of Horse") had to ride with some agility and engage in sword-wielding melées with opposing cavalry or pursue running infantry, so carrying anything long would be a dangerous encumbrance. (34 words)

Another encumbrance is the non-availability of testing kit for rape victims to determine their forcible violation, the veracity of their claims and proper documentation of the outcome of medical examination. (31 words)

Example sentences (9)

This year they plan to visit Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, New York and even Italy and Taylor feels having children would be an encumbrance to their travelling plans.

With kids grown and out of the house, she’s ready for the next stage in life—one that does not include the encumbrance of caring for a dog.

Another encumbrance is the non-availability of testing kit for rape victims to determine their forcible violation, the veracity of their claims and proper documentation of the outcome of medical examination.

Then again through a letter of urgency on the same day to the Supreme Court registrar, the Tatas pointed out that when the court heard the petition on January 10, 2020, no shares were subject to any pledge, charge or encumbrance.

Lisa Field, president of the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce, asked the board to take nonprofit organizations into consideration when it finalizes the encumbrance permit fees.

Thompson marvels), Percy became even more of an encumbrance, and Edith’s clumsy attempt to poison him only raised his suspicions.

Cavalry proper (a "Regiment of Horse") had to ride with some agility and engage in sword-wielding melées with opposing cavalry or pursue running infantry, so carrying anything long would be a dangerous encumbrance.

Tanks and other motorised units could break out of the fortified zone without the encumbrance of slow-moving infantry moving on foot.

While demoralizing to an opponent, the lance was recognized as being an awkward encumbrance in forested regions.

Common combinations with encumbrance

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "encumbrance" in a sentence?
An example: "This year they plan to visit Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Texas, New York and even Italy and Taylor feels having children would be an encumbrance to their travelling plans." This page contains 9 example sentences with the word "encumbrance" from authentic English texts.
What does "encumbrance" mean?
Encumbrance means: Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
What are synonyms of "encumbrance"?
Common synonyms of "encumbrance" include: incumbrance, preventative, preventive, hitch, hinderance, hindrance, charge, vexation. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "encumbrance" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 9 example sentences with "encumbrance", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.