load
gb/lˈoʊd/ us/lˈoʊd/
A2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
A2
quantity
1
Amount carried at once
The amount of things someone or something is carrying at one time.
Vzorec užití:
a load of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'load' with 'weight'; 'load' refers to the quantity being carried, not just how heavy it is.
Synonyma
burden (Often implies something difficult or unpleasant to carry, can be physical or emotional.)
Antonyma
unload (Refers to removing items from being carried or transported.)
Kolokace
heavy load
|full load
|carry a load
|truck load
|lighten the load
Témata
daily life
|transport
|work
|daily_life
|transportation
Příklady
- The truck was carrying a heavy load of bricks.
- She struggled under the load of groceries.
- This elevator has a maximum load of 500 kilograms.
- He put down his load to take a rest.
Učební příklady
- The bag has a heavy load.
- The donkey carries a load.
- The man has a big load of books.
- This car has a light load.
Sloveso
A2
action
2
Put items into/onto something
To put things into something so they can be moved, stored, or used.
Vzorec užití:
to load [something] into/onto [something]
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'load' with 'upload' when talking about computers; 'load' can mean put data into memory, while 'upload' means send data to another location.
Synonyma
pack (Often used for putting items into bags or suitcases for travel.)
Antonyma
unload (Means to remove items from a vehicle, container, or device.)
Kolokace
load a truck
|load the dishwasher
|load goods
|load software
|load a gun
Témata
daily life
|transport
|technology
|daily_life
|transportation
Příklady
- They loaded the boxes into the van.
- Please load the dishwasher after dinner.
- He loaded the software onto his computer.
- The soldiers loaded their rifles.
Učební příklady
- We load the bags into the car.
- She loads the clothes into the machine.
- He loads the food into the fridge.
- I load the game on my phone.
Podstatné jméno
B1
quantity
3
Large quantity (informal)
A lot of something (informal).
Vzorec užití:
loads of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may try to use 'loads' in formal writing; it is better suited for informal speech or casual writing.
Synonyma
plenty (Suggests more than enough, usually positive.)
Antonyma
lack (Means not having enough of something.)
Kolokace
loads of work
|loads of money
|loads of people
Témata
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Příklady
- We have loads of time before the movie starts.
- She’s got loads of friends in the city.
- There’s loads to do before the deadline.
Učební příklady
- I have loads of homework.
- We have loads of food.
- She has loads of clothes.
Podstatné jméno
technical
B2
quantity
4
Weight/force borne by structure
The weight or force that something holds or supports.
Synonyma
weight (General term for how heavy something is; 'load' in this sense refers to supported weight.)
Antonyma
unburdened (Describes having no weight or force applied.)
Kolokace
maximum load
|structural load
|load capacity
Témata
engineering
|construction
|science
|technology
Příklady
- This bridge has a maximum load of 20 tons.
- Engineers calculated the load on each pillar.
- The shelf collapsed under the heavy load.
Učební příklady
- The truck can carry a big load.
- The table can take this load.
- This bridge can hold that load.
Sloveso
technical
B1
action
5
Transfer data/programs to memory
To put data or programs into a computer so they can run.
Vzorec užití:
to load [software/file] onto [device/computer]
Synonyma
install (Implies setting up software permanently; 'load' can be temporary for use.)
Antonyma
unload (In computing, means to remove from memory.)
Kolokace
load a program
|load a file
|load data
Témata
technology
Příklady
- The game takes a while to load on this old laptop.
- Please load the spreadsheet before we start working.
- The website failed to load due to server issues.
Učební příklady
- The page will load soon.
- I load the game on my computer.
- He loads the file from the USB.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
load
IPA
GB/lˈoʊd/
US/lˈoʊd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
load (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (load)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: load
- Plural: loads
Verb
- Base: load
- 3rd Person Singular: loads
- Present Participle: loading
- Past: loaded
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
get a load of
1/ɡˈɛt ə lˈoʊd əv/
idiom
informal
Notice something surprising/impressive
To look at something surprising, interesting, or impressive.
Příklady
- Get a load of that car—it's amazing!
- Get a load of what he’s wearing!
load up on
1/lˈoʊd ˈʌp ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
informal
Get a lot for later use
To get and keep a lot of something so you have it for later.
Příklady
- We loaded up on snacks before the road trip.
- Investors are loading up on tech stocks this year.
take a load off
1/tˈeɪk ə lˈoʊd ˈɔf/
idiom
informal
Sit and rest after effort
To sit down and relax after working or standing for some time.
Příklady
- You look tired—come take a load off for a while.
- After moving all those boxes, I needed to take a load off.
under a heavy load
1/ˈʌndɚ ə hˈɛvi lˈoʊd/
fixed phrase
Under pressure/responsibility
Having a lot of work, responsibility, or stress at one time.
Příklady
- She’s been under a heavy load at work lately.
- The team is under a heavy load as the deadline approaches.