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load

Pronunciation: [/loʊd/]

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load: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use load in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “weight”

(noun) the amount or weight of something that is being carried or transported. It is how heavy something is when you have to hold it or move it.

Example

The truck was carrying a heavy load of bricks.

Example

The car couldn't handle the load of passengers and luggage.

Example

What is the maximum load the elevator can carry?

Context: “putting things on or into something”

(verb) to put objects or items on or into something. It is when you place things onto a surface.

Example

I need to load the groceries into the car.

Example

Please don't load too many books onto the shelf; it might collapse.

Example

Can you help me load the boxes into the truck?

Context: “work on a computer”

(noun) the amount of work or information stored on a computer or electronic device. It is the data or programs that the device is processing.

Example

The game takes up a lot of memory load on my computer.

Example

The computer crashed due to the excessive load on the processor.

Example

How do you manage the load on your computer when running multiple programs?

How to pronounce load

Pronunciation: [/loʊd/]

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