loads

Definition

'Loads' usually means a large amount of something, often used informally to say 'a lot'. It can also refer to several heavy things being carried or transported at once.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal in the meaning 'a lot' (e.g., 'loads of time'). Often plural for 'loads of', but 'a load of' is also common. In transport, 'loads' means objects being carried. Do not confuse with 'to load' (the verb). Common in British and American English.

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