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loaded

|load/ed|

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🇺🇸

/ˈloʊdɪd/

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/ˈləʊdɪd/

(load)

carrying weight

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'loaded' originates from the Old English word 'lādian,' where 'lād' meant 'way, course, or journey.'

Historical Evolution

'lādian' transformed into the Middle English word 'loden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'load.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to carry or convey,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'carrying a load or burden.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

carrying a load or burden.

The truck was loaded with goods.

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Adjective 2

having a large amount of something, especially money.

He's loaded with cash.

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Adjective 3

containing an excessive amount of something.

The cake is loaded with sugar.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40