Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Load.
How to pronounce load:
US
Load - as a noun
Weight to be borne or conveyed
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burden9loading9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weight13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A quantity that can be processed or transported at one time
Example: "The system broke down under excessive loads"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loading9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indefinite quantityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Goods carried by a large vehicle
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cargo8consignment16freight14lading8loading9payload13shipment15An amount of alcohol sufficient to intoxicate
Example: "He got a load on and started a brawl"
The power output of a generator or power plant
An onerous or difficult concern
Example: "The burden of responsibility"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burden9encumbrance19incumbrance19onus4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concern11headache17vexation18worry11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lode5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alluviationdeposit10sedimentation16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
payload13warhead14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
explosive21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Electrical device to which electrical power is delivered
Load - as a verb
Fill or place a load on
Example: "Load a car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lade5laden6load upHypernyms (Closely Related)
fill7fill upmake fullHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide (a device) with something necessary
Example: "He loaded his gun carefully"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fill7fill upmake fullHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Transfer from a storage device to a computer's memory
Put (something) on a structure or conveyance
Example: "Load the bags onto the trucks"
Example Sentences
"I carried a heavy load of books in my backpack."
"The truck was filled with a massive load of bricks."
"He struggled to lift the heavy load onto his shoulders."
"The cargo ship was carrying a load of goods from China."
"She put a large load of laundry into the washing machine."
Word Game Points
Is LOAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, load is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LOAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is LOAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, load is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLOAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is LOAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, load is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLOAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
