freight
word
/ˈfɹeɪt/
frayt
/fɹˈeɪt/
frayt
Definition
Goods or cargo carried by ships, trains, trucks, or planes. It can also refer to the cost of transporting those goods.
Usage & Nuances
'Freight' is mainly used in business and transportation. It refers to large quantities, not personal baggage. Common phrases: 'freight train', 'air freight', 'freight charges'. As a verb, it is rare and means to transport goods.
Spanish: carga - fletePortuguese (BR): carga - fretePortuguese (PT): carga - freteChinese (Simplified): 货运 - 运费Chinese (Traditional): 貨運 - 運費Hindi: मालArabic: شحن - بضائعBengali: মালামাল - পণ্য (পরিবহনের জন্য)Russian: груз - перевозка (товаров)Japanese: 貨物 - 貨物輸送 (かもつ・かもつゆそう)Vietnamese: hàng hóa - cước phí vận chuyểnKorean: 화물 - 운송료Turkish: yük - nakliye (mal)Urdu: مال - مال بردار سامانIndonesian: muatan - barang (kargo)
Example Sentences
The freight arrived at the port this morning.
basic
They shipped the freight by train.
basic
How much is the freight for this delivery?
basic
The company specializes in freight services across the country.
natural
We had to pay extra freight charges because the package was so heavy.
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That old building used to be a freight warehouse.
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