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Definition load in British English

load noun

noun
/ləʊd/

▪ lessen, lighten, reduce, share, spread

1

something that a person or animal carries, especially a large amount of things

Example

The men were struggling with their heavy loads.

Synonyms and related words
weight load burden
1.1

the goods that a vehicle carries

Example

She drove back from the farm with a full load of hay.

Synonyms and related words
bill of entry bill of lading cargo
1.2

the amount of weight or pressure that something has to bear

Example

The hip belt on this rucksack takes most of the load off the shoulders.

Synonyms and related words
counterpoise counterpoise counterweight
2

an amount of work that a person, piece of equipment, or system has to do at one time

Example

Teaching loads have increased this year.

Example

We need a computer that can cope with the load.

2.1

a problem, responsibility, or worry that you have to deal with

Example

You must allow others to share your load.

Example

Knowledge of what they had done was a heavy load to bear.

3

a quantity of clothes that you put in a washing machine

Example

I think I'll put on another load of washing.

Synonyms and related words
air boil the cleaners
Definition load in British English