load

noun B2 Neutral

Meaning

A load refers to the amount of weight or burden that is carried or supported by something, often used in contexts such as transportation, construction, or emotional stress.

💡 Common mistake: Confusing "load" with "lode," which refers to a source of wealth or mineral deposit.

Example Sentences

How much load can this bridge safely carry ?

The truck carried a heavy load across the bridge safely .

The truck carried a heavy load across the bridge .

The truck carried a heavy load to the construction site .

Word in Context

Before he left , the driver checked the load in the van to make sure nothing was loose . A light rain started , so he drove slowly and watched the boxes to avoid any damage . When he reached the apartment building , a neighbour offered to help carry a heavy package up the stairs and they talked briefly about the weather . By the time he finished his route , the load felt lighter not because it was smaller but because someone had shared the work .

Common Phrases

heavy load load capacity load bearing

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