Synonyms for

Unload

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

Definition

to remove or take something off a vehicle or person

Synonyms & similar words

offload unlade drop dropoff setdown discharge putdown empty discharge offload remove evacuate clear extract eject disgorge shed drop unburden dump jettison banish depose dismiss ouster eliminate expression

Synonyms by register

Formal

discharge unburden empty

Informal

dump offload take off

Literary

disgorge unlade

Antonyms

load charge fill pack burden stuff stock

Common collocations

  • unload the truck
  • unload the cargo
  • unload the dishwasher
  • unload the gun
  • unload the baggage
  • unload the mind
  • unload the contents

Word family

noun unloading
verb unload
adjective unloaded

Usage note

Unload can refer to physically removing goods or metaphorically releasing emotional burdens. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I had to unload the truck before I could go home.
  2. Can you help me unload the dishwasher?
  3. The workers will unload the shipment from the truck.
  4. I will unload the backpack when I get home.
  5. The store clerk will unload the boxes from the truck.

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  • The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them. - Ernest Hemingway
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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