What is loaded? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of loaded

loadedadjective

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/ˈləʊdɪd//ˈləʊdɪd/

Where does the word loaded come from?

"Loaded" has several origins, all relating to the idea of being full or heavily equipped: * **From "lade" meaning to load or burden:** This is the primary root, with "loaded" originally referring to something physically loaded or packed. * **From "loden" meaning to soak:** This sense evolved to describe something saturated or infused, like a "loaded" gun with ammunition. * **From "lo" meaning a lot:** This sense expanded to describe things abundant or overflowing, like a "loaded" wallet or a "loaded" question. So, "loaded" signifies fullness, whether it be physical objects, knowledge, or figurative meaning.

Vocabulary summary loaded

typeadjective

meaningheavy, difficult

Example of vocabulary loadedfull

meaning

carrying a load; full and heavy

  • a fully loaded truck
  • a truck loaded with supplies
  • She came into the room carrying a loaded tray.
meaning

full of a particular thing, quality or meaning

  • cakes loaded with calories

Example of vocabulary loadedrich

meaning

very rich

  • Let her pay—she's loaded.
  • Her family is loaded.

Example of vocabulary loadedadvantage/disadvantage

meaning

acting either as an advantage or a disadvantage to somebody/something in a way that is unfair

  • a system that is loaded in favour of the young (= gives them an advantage)
  • The odds were slightly loaded against us.

Example of vocabulary loadedword/statement

meaning

having more meaning than you realize at first and intended to make you think in a particular way

  • It was a loaded question and I preferred not to comment.
  • Try to avoid politically loaded terms like ‘nation’.

Example of vocabulary loadedgun/camera

meaning

containing bullets, film, etc.

  • a loaded shotgun

Example of vocabulary loadeddrunk

meaning

very drunk

  • They just want to get loaded and have a good time.

Synonyms and related words for loaded


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