load
word
Definition
As a noun, 'load' means the amount of something carried, moved, or put into a machine, vehicle, or container. As a verb, it means to put things onto or into something, or to make digital content appear on a screen.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in both physical and digital contexts: 'load the truck', 'load the dishwasher', 'the page won't load'. As a noun, it often appears in collocations like 'a heavy load', 'a truckload', and 'a full load'. In informal speech, 'a load of' can also mean 'a lot of', but that use is separate from the core meaning.
Example Sentences
Can you help me load the boxes into the car?
basic
The washing machine is full, so this is the last load.
basic
The page did not load on my phone.
basic
We should load the van tonight so we can leave early tomorrow.
natural
This app takes forever to load when the Wi-Fi is slow.
natural
I’ve been carrying a heavy load at work lately.
natural