What does "loads" mean?

1. (a large amount) a large number or amount of something. 2. (cargo or burdens) the things that a person, vehicle, or machine is carrying. 3. (very much) very much or a lot.

How do you use "loads"?

Usually appears as 'loads of' followed by a countable or uncountable noun. Commonly used to modify comparative adjectives like 'better' or 'easier'.

loads

n. · adv.

US //ˈɫoʊdz// UK //lˈəʊdz// loads

1 a large amount (n.)
B1 Intermediate Informal

a large number or amount of something.

a large quantity or a great deal of something. Often used in the plural form followed by 'of'.

Example

Don't worry about the snacks; I've bought loads of crisps for the party.

Example

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.
- bit
- few
2 cargo or burdens (n.)
A2 Elementary

the things that a person, vehicle, or machine is carrying.

plural form of load; refers to distinct quantities of cargo, weight, or work being supported or transported.

Example

The truck delivered three loads of sand to the construction site today.

Example

The structural engineers calculated the maximum loads the bridge could sustain during peak traffic hours before recommending the reinforcement project.

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3 very much (adv.)
B1 Intermediate Informal British English

very much or a lot.

used as an intensifier meaning 'to a great extent'.

Example

I feel loads better now that I've had a glass of water.

Example

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'.
- much
- greatly
- slightly