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Synonyms

loads

British  
/ ləʊdz /

plural noun

  1. (often foll by of) a lot

    loads to eat
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adverb

  1. (intensifier)

    loads better

    thanks loads
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Example Sentences

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Built in the 1930s, the home has loads of vintage charm.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Hunt Transport Services is one of the largest logistics companies in the country, moving millions of loads each year.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Standing 36 feet tall, 57 feet long and 40 feet wide at final build, the piece was shipped to the festival in five loads to keep the fabric as pristine as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But his last two loads cost him between 96 and £1.05p a litre.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“I heard loads of Americans think Elvis Presley is still alive.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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