load
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- pronunciation:
- lod
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an amount of something that is carried.
The train carried a load of logs.- synonyms:
- cargo, freight, shipment
- similar words:
- goods, merchandise
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| related words: |
freight |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
loads, loading, loaded |
| definition 1: |
to put things on or in something in order to carry them.
They loaded the boxes of food onto the truck.
- synonyms:
- fill, pack
- similar words:
- pile, stack, stuff
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| definition 2: |
to fill with something.
I loaded the dishwasher with all the dirty dishes.The police officer loaded the gun.
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| definition 3: |
to enter a vehicle for transportation.
The passengers are now loading onto the airplane.- synonyms:
- board
- similar words:
- enter
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| related words: |
fill |
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lode (a mineral deposit)?
Load and
lode sound alike but have different meanings.