load
gb/lˈoʊd/ us/lˈoʊd/
A2
Inglés
~ 2300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
quantity
1
Amount carried at once
The amount of things someone or something is carrying at one time.
Patrón de uso:
a load of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'load' with 'weight'; 'load' refers to the quantity being carried, not just how heavy it is.
Sinónimos
burden (Often implies something difficult or unpleasant to carry, can be physical or emotional.)
Antónimos
unload (Refers to removing items from being carried or transported.)
Colocaciones
heavy load
|full load
|carry a load
|truck load
|lighten the load
Temas
daily life
|transport
|work
|daily_life
|transportation
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Verbo
A2
action
2
Put items into/onto something
To put things into something so they can be moved, stored, or used.
Patrón de uso:
to load [something] into/onto [something]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
pack (Often used for putting items into bags or suitcases for travel.)
Antónimos
unload (Means to remove items from a vehicle, container, or device.)
Colocaciones
load a truck
|load the dishwasher
|load goods
|load software
|load a gun
Temas
daily life
|transport
|technology
|daily_life
|transportation
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Sustantivo
B1
quantity
3
Large quantity (informal)
A lot of something (informal).
Patrón de uso:
loads of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use 'loads' in formal writing; it is better suited for informal speech or casual writing.
Sinónimos
plenty (Suggests more than enough, usually positive.)
Antónimos
lack (Means not having enough of something.)
Colocaciones
loads of work
|loads of money
|loads of people
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I have loads of homework.
- We have loads of food.
- She has loads of clothes.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
quantity
4
Weight/force borne by structure
The weight or force that something holds or supports.
Sinónimos
weight (General term for how heavy something is; 'load' in this sense refers to supported weight.)
Antónimos
unburdened (Describes having no weight or force applied.)
Colocaciones
maximum load
|structural load
|load capacity
Temas
engineering
|construction
|science
|technology
Ejemplos
- This bridge has a maximum load of 20 tons.
- Engineers calculated the load on each pillar.
- The shelf collapsed under the heavy load.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The truck can carry a big load.
- The table can take this load.
- This bridge can hold that load.
Verbo
technical
B1
action
5
Transfer data/programs to memory
To put data or programs into a computer so they can run.
Patrón de uso:
to load [software/file] onto [device/computer]
Sinónimos
install (Implies setting up software permanently; 'load' can be temporary for use.)
Antónimos
unload (In computing, means to remove from memory.)
Colocaciones
load a program
|load a file
|load data
Temas
technology
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The page will load soon.
- I load the game on my computer.
- He loads the file from the USB.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
load
AFI
GB/lˈoʊd/
US/lˈoʊd/
Sílabas y acento
load (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (load)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: load
- Plural: loads
Verb
- Base: load
- 3rd Person Singular: loads
- Present Participle: loading
- Past: loaded
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
get a load of
1/ɡˈɛt ə lˈoʊd əv/
idiom
informal
Notice something surprising/impressive
To look at something surprising, interesting, or impressive.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- She’s been under a heavy load at work lately.
- The team is under a heavy load as the deadline approaches.