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unloading

un·load
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-lohd]
    • /ʌnˈloʊd/
    • /ʌnˈləʊd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-lohd]
    • /ʌnˈloʊd/

Definitions of unloading word

  • verb with object unloading to take the load from; remove the cargo or freight from: to unload a truck; to unload a cart. 1
  • verb with object unloading to remove or discharge (a load, group of people, etc.): to unload passengers. 1
  • verb with object unloading to remove the charge from (a firearm). 1
  • verb with object unloading to relieve of anything burdensome, oppressive, etc.: He unloaded his responsibilities. 1
  • verb with object unloading to get rid of (goods, shares of stock, etc.) by sale in large quantities. 1
  • verb without object unloading to unload something. 1

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Origin of unloading

First appearance:

before 1515
One of the 27% oldest English words
First recorded in 1515-25; un-2 + load

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Parts of speech for Unloading

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unloading popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unloading usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unloading

noun unloading

  • closeout — A closeout at a store is a sale at which goods are sold at reduced prices.
  • discharge — to relieve of a charge or load; unload: to discharge a ship.

Top questions with unloading

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