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Load

UK /["/ləʊd/"]/US /["/ləʊd/"]/

Definition

something that is being carried (usually in large amounts) by a person, vehicle, etc.

In simple words: To put something heavy onto something, like a truck.

Examples

  • The truck can carry a heavy load of equipment for the construction site.
  • Make sure to distribute the load evenly across the shelves.
  • He felt a great emotional load after the loss of his pet.
  • You need to load the software onto your computer before using it.
  • The engineer had to load the data into the system for analysis.

Usage notes

Use 'load' when referring to putting items on vehicles or carrying heavy things. Avoid in very formal writing; instead, use 'cargo' or 'shipment'.

Grammar pattern

load + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'load' of bricks—imagine stacking them high.

Collocations

  • heavy
  • light
  • full
  • bear
  • carry
  • shoulder
  • under its, etc. load
  • heavy
  • light
  • full
  • bear
  • carry
  • shoulder
  • under its, etc. load
  • heavy
  • light
  • full
  • bear
  • carry
  • shoulder
  • under its, etc. load

Synonyms

  • burden

Antonyms

  • unload
  • empty

Common mistakes

  • 'Loaded' confused with 'load' when speaking.
  • 'Load' used without an object (e.g., 'I will load' instead of 'I will load the truck').
  • 'Load' misused in non-physical contexts, like emotions.