* "The heavy backpack was a real encumbrance on the hike." (This shows encumbrance as a physical burden)
* "The complicated legal agreements were an encumbrance on the business deal." (This shows encumbrance as a burden or hindrance)
* "The mortgage on the house was a significant encumbrance." (This shows encumbrance as a financial liability)
* "The old man's fear of heights was an encumbrance to his desire to climb the mountain." (This shows encumbrance as a mental or emotional barrier)
* "He shed his worldly possessions, freeing himself from the encumbrance of material wealth." (This shows encumbrance as something that weighs someone down, figuratively)
You can also use "encumbrance" in a more formal or legal context, such as:
* "The property is free of any encumbrances."
* "The court ruled that the lien on the property was an encumbrance."
The meaning of "encumbrance" depends on the context, but it generally refers to something that burdens, hinders, or weighs down a person or thing.