Word
loads
US/ˈɫoʊdz/
UK/lˈəʊdz/
Definitions
01a large amount
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Informal
n. a large number or amount of something.
n. a large quantity or a great deal of something. Often used in the plural form followed by 'of'.
“Don't worry about the snacks; I've bought loads of crisps for the party.”
“The new intern has loads of potential, though he still needs to refine his technical writing skills before we put him on the main project.”
Usage
Usually appears as 'loads of' followed by a countable or uncountable noun.
02cargo or burdens
A2 · Elementary Plural noun
n. the things that a person, vehicle, or machine is carrying.
n. plural form of load; refers to distinct quantities of cargo, weight, or work being supported or transported.
“The truck delivered three loads of sand to the construction site today.”
“The structural engineers calculated the maximum loads the bridge could sustain during peak traffic hours before recommending the reinforcement project.”
03very much
B1 · Intermediate Informal · British English
adv. very much or a lot.
adv. used as an intensifier meaning 'to a great extent'.
“I feel loads better now that I've had a glass of water.”
“The atmosphere in the office is loads more relaxed since the deadline was pushed back to next month.”
Usage
Commonly used to modify comparative adjectives like 'better' or 'easier'.
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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