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load

 
 
pronunciation:
lod
parts of speech:
noun, verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an amount of something carried.
The train carried its load of timber down from the mountains.
synonyms:
cargo, contents, freight, shipment
similar words:
goods, merchandise
definition 2: the usual amount carried or put into something.
This basket can hold two loads of laundry.
synonyms:
shipment
definition 3: a heavy burden or responsibility, or a large amount of work to be done.
Not being able to tell him the truth was a load on her mind.I have a load of homework to do tonight.
synonyms:
burden, chore, tax
similar words:
charge, cross, duty, obligation, responsibility, strain, weight
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part of speech: verb
inflections: loads, loading, loaded
definition 1: to put on or in something in order to transport.
We loaded our things into the moving van.
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synonyms:
fill, heap, pack
antonyms:
unload
similar words:
burden, pile, sack, stack, stuff
definition 2: to fill with something.
They loaded the truck with boxes of fruit.She loaded the camera with film.The police officer loaded his gun.
 
definition 3: to put into a machine or device.
Did you load the film into the camera?I loaded the dishes into the dishwasher.
antonyms:
discharge, unload
similar words:
charge, refill
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: of passengers, to enter an airplane or other vehicle of transportation.
We made it to the gate just as the passengers were beginning to load.
synonyms:
board, embark
similar words:
enter
definition 2: of an airplane or other vehicle of transport, to take on passengers.
The plane hasn't left yet. It's loading just now.
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Are you looking for the word lode (a mineral deposit)? Load and lode sound alike but have different meanings.
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  • loaded:
    full.
  • loader:
    a machine that carries heavy things to another place.
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