What does LOADS mean?

Parts of Speech

loads is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, loads means a large quantity or amount of something. As a verb, loads means to put a lot of something into a vehicle or container.

Pronunciations

US: /loʊdz/

UK: /ləʊdz/

Origin and Usage

The word loads originated from the Old English word "lād," which means a way, course, or journey. The word evolved to mean a burden or cargo carried on a journey, and eventually came to mean a large quantity of something. The verb form of the word emerged in the 16th century, meaning to put a load or cargo onto a vehicle or container. Today, the word is commonly used in both its noun and verb forms to describe a large amount of something or the act of putting a lot of something into a vehicle or container.

Synonyms

As a noun: lots, heaps, masses, quantities

As a verb: fill, pack, stuff, load up

Related Words

laded, lades, leads, loads, lodes

Example Sentences

As a noun:

• She has loads of experience in the field.
• He carried a load of books in his backpack.
• They received a load of complaints about the product.

As a verb:

• She loads the dishwasher every night.
• He loaded the truck with boxes.
• They are loading the plane with cargo.