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