lod: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “lod” mean?
to put a large amount of something onto or into something else, especially to make it ready for use or transport.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to put a large amount of something onto or into something else, especially to make it ready for use or transport.
In computing, to copy a program or data into a computer's memory; to charge a weapon with ammunition; to burden or weigh down emotionally.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Very similar core usage. Slight preference in UK for 'load up' as a phrasal verb. In US, 'load' as a noun for 'a load of laundry/work' is more common in casual speech.
Connotations
Neutral in both, but can imply tedious work ('It's a load of hassle'). In UK slang, 'a load of' can mean 'a lot of' (often negative: 'a load of rubbish').
Frequency
High frequency in both varieties, especially in logistics, computing, and domestic contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “lod” in a Sentence
LOAD something (onto/into something)LOAD something (with something)LOAD up (on something)LOAD down (with something)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “lod” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Could you load the boot while I pay?
- The website is loading terribly slowly on my mobile.
American English
- Can you load the trunk while I pay?
- The app is loading really slow on my phone.
adverb
British English
- Not commonly used as an adverb. 'Fully loaded' acts as a compound adjective.
American English
- Not commonly used as an adverb. 'Fully loaded' is an adjective phrase.
adjective
British English
- She gave him a loaded glance across the crowded room.
- It's a politically loaded term.
American English
- She shot him a loaded look across the room.
- That's a culturally loaded word.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Refers to workload, shipping loads, server load.
Academic
Used in physics (structural load), computing (data load), psychology (cognitive load).
Everyday
Loading the car, washing machine, or shopping bags.
Technical
In engineering: stress on a structure; in electricity: power consumed; in computing: moving data to RAM.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “lod”
- I loaded the boxes on the car. (INTO/ONTO) | The computer is loading. (correct) | He loaded me with many advice. (MUCH advice / A LOT OF advice)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Load' is general (put data/program into memory). 'Upload' is specific to transferring data FROM a local device TO a remote system/server.
Yes, but usually in the context of transporting them (load passengers onto a bus) or burdening them (loaded with guilt).
One word: 'workload'. It's a common compound noun.
A question that contains an unjustified assumption, designed to trap the person answering.
to put a large amount of something onto or into something else, especially to make it ready for use or transport.
Lod is usually neutral in register.
Lod: in British English it is pronounced /ləʊd/, and in American English it is pronounced /loʊd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “a load off your mind”
- “get a load of this”
- “take a load off”
- “load the dice (against)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a LOAD of laundry - it's a heavy bundle you put INTO the machine.
Conceptual Metaphor
IDEAS ARE OBJECTS / TASKS ARE WEIGHTS (e.g., 'loaded question', 'loaded with work').
Practice
Quiz
In which sentence is 'load' used in a COMPUTING context?