Synonyms for

Loading

Verb / ˈləʊdɪŋ / Another word for loading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of putting something onto or into a vehicle or machine for transportation or operation.

Synonyms & similar words

cargo dilute shipment load burden payload lade charge stretch debase consignment loadup lading freight laden adulterate unloading filling packing stuffing stocking cramming charging lading freighting hauling transporting carrying conveying shipping transferring delivering bringing placing putting depositing

Synonyms by register

Formal

charging filling stocking burdening

Informal

packing stuffing heaping

Literary

laden freighted

Antonyms

unloading discharging emptying removing taking off

Common collocations

  • loading dock
  • loading screen
  • loading time
  • loading bay
  • loading zone
  • loading capacity
  • loading process
  • loading data

Word family

noun loading
verb load
adjective loaded

Usage note

The word 'loading' often refers to the act of putting a load onto something, such as a vehicle or a computer system. It can also refer to the state of being burdened or filled.

Example sentences

  1. I am loading the dishwasher with dirty dishes.
  2. The truck driver is loading the cargo onto the trailer.
  3. We are loading our suitcases into the car for our vacation.
  4. The workers are loading the boxes onto the conveyor belt for shipping.
  5. She is loading her backpack with school supplies.

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