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lade

verb · noun

Simple meaning

Fill or place a load on.

Pronunciation

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layd
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈleɪd

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. Fill or place a load on

  2. To fill or load (related to cargo or a shipment).

  3. To weigh down, oppress, or burden.

  4. To use a ladle or dipper to remove something (generally water).

  5. To transfer (molten glass) from the pot to the forming table, in making plate glass.

noun

  1. A coastal hamlet in Lydd parish, Folkestone and Hythe district, Kent, England (OS grid ref TR0820).

  2. An ancient island off the coast of Miletus; now part of the mainland of Asia Minor.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

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This meaning: Fill or place a load on

Used this way, lade is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • load

    To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).

  • laden

    To load or charge.

  • load up

    To fill (a vehicle, vessel, room, etc.) with a load of cargo or similar.

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Synonyms

Sense: fill or place a load on

load upload

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