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lade

 
pronunciation:
leId
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: lades, lading, laded, laden
definition 1: to load with cargo.
synonyms:
freight, load
antonyms:
unlade, unload
similar words:
cram, fill, pack, stevedore, stow, stuff
definition 2: to be loaded, as with a burden (usu. used in passive).
They were laden with grief.
synonyms:
burden, load
similar words:
charge, encumber, freight, stuff, weigh down
definition 3: to cover or fill copiously (usu. used in passive).
The vine is laden with grapes.
synonyms:
cover, cram, fill, load
similar words:
charge, freight, jam, load, stuff
definition 4: to lift or transfer, as with a dipper; ladle.
synonyms:
dip, ladle, scoop
similar words:
dish, spoon
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to take on a load, as of cargo.
synonyms:
fill
antonyms:
unlade, unload
definition 2: to lift or transfer a liquid; ladle.
derivation: lader (n.)