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