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- [loh-did]
- /ˈloʊ dɪd/
- /ˈləʊ.dɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh-did]
- /ˈloʊ dɪd/
Definitions of loaded word
- adjective loaded bearing or having a load; full: a loaded bus. 1
- adjective loaded containing ammunition or an explosive charge: a loaded rifle. 1
- adjective loaded (of a word, statement, or argument) charged with emotional or associative significance that hinders rational or unprejudiced consideration of the terms involved in a discourse. 1
- adjective loaded Slang. having a great deal of money; rich. under the influence of alcohol; drunk; intoxicated. under the influence of drugs. 1
- adjective loaded (of dice) fraudulently weighted so as to increase the chances of certain combinations to appear face up when the dice are thrown. 1
- adjective loaded (of a product, building, etc.) including many extra features, accessories, luxuries, or the like: The new model sports car is loaded—air conditioning, a tape deck, real leather seats are all included. 1
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Origin of loaded
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; 1940-45 for def 4; load + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Loaded
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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loaded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
loaded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for loaded
adj loaded
adjective loaded
- encumbered — Weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow.
- overloaded — to load to excess; overburden: Don't overload the raft or it will sink.
- rich — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- wealthy — having great wealth; rich; affluent: a wealthy person; a wealthy nation.
- affluent — If you are affluent, you have a lot of money.
Antonyms for loaded
adj loaded
- uncharged — not charged, especially with electricity; electrically neutral: an uncharged battery; an uncharged particle.
- unprimed — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- sober — not intoxicated or drunk.
- straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
Top questions with loaded
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