load (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /loʊd/

Definition

A large amount of something that is carried or put somewhere.

Examples

• The truck carried a heavy load of bricks.

• We need to unload the load from the van.

• The farmer harvested a big load of corn.

How to Use load

load of (prepositional phrase)

A large quantity of something. — "He brought a load of old books."

load up (phrasal verb)

To fill something with a large amount. — "Let's load up the car with camping gear."

load down (phrasal verb)

To burden someone or something with too much. — "Don't load yourself down with too many tasks."

Synonyms of load

Words with a similar meaning to load:

• amount
• quantity
• burden
• shipment

Antonyms of load

Words with the opposite meaning to load:

• empty
• unloaded

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