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