load

/loʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a burden or weight to be carried

“The heavy load on the truck was a challenge to navigate.”

2. verb

to carry or convey something, typically on one’s back or in a vehicle

“Please load the boxes into the moving truck.”

3. verb

to charge or fill something with a substance

“The factory loaded the oil into the storage tanks.”

4. noun

a quantity of data or software that is being processed or transmitted

“The server is experiencing a high load due to the increased traffic.”

5. noun

a set of tasks or operations that are performed or executed

“The load of the program includes data encryption and decryption.”

6. verb

to arm or equip something with ammunition

“The soldiers loaded their guns before heading into battle.”

7. noun

a musical composition or a series of notes

“The load of the song features a beautiful melody and harmony.”

Synonyms

  • burden
  • charge
  • heft
  • load
  • weight

Antonyms

  • unload
  • unweight