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