Lade — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈlād/

Meaning & Definition of Lade

Lade (verb)

  1. to put a load or burden on or in, load
  2. to put or place as a load especially for shipment, ship
  3. to load heavily or oppressively

Lade (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to lift out with something that holds liquid

    "the cook laded the stew into small bowls"

    similar: bucket, dip, ladle, scoop, spoon
    related: bail, deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust, bleed, draw (off), dish, slop, decant, draw, pump, siphon, suction
    near: pour, fill

  2. to place a weight or burden on

    "the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market"

    similar: burden, encumber, freight, laden, load, lumber, saddle, weight
    related: clog, clutter, fill, pack, heap, mound, pile, stack, press, weigh, strain, tax, overburden, overload, overtax, surcharge, hamper, handicap, afflict, oppress
    opposite: disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade, unload
    near: alleviate, ease, lighten, relieve

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lade

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lade:

bucket, dip, ladle, scoop, spoon, burden, encumber, freight, laden, load, lumber, saddle, weight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lade

Words with the opposite meaning of Lade:

disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade, unload

Related Words for Lade

bail, deplete, drain, eliminate, empty, exhaust, bleed, draw (off), dish, slop, decant, draw, pump, siphon, suction, clog, clutter, fill, pack, heap, mound, pile, stack, press, weigh, strain, tax, overburden, overload, overtax

Near Antonyms of Lade

pour, fill, alleviate, ease, lighten, relieve

Word Forms of Lade

Inflections: laded, laden, lading

Origin & Etymology of Lade

Middle English, from Old English hladan; akin to Old High German hladan to load, Old Church Slavic klasti to place

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Lade

What does "Lade" mean?

"Lade" means to put a load or burden on or in, load. As a verb, it is defined as: to put a load or burden on or in, load. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lade"?

Other words for "Lade" include bucket, dip, ladle, scoop, spoon, burden, encumber and freight. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lade" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lade"?

There are 48 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lade". Common alternatives include bucket, dip, ladle, scoop, spoon, burden, encumber, freight, laden and load.

What is the opposite of "Lade"?

Antonyms of "Lade" include disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade and unload. Near antonyms include pour, fill, alleviate and ease.

How do you use "Lade" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lade" in a sentence: "the cook laded the stew into small bowls"; "the trucks were heavily laden with produce for the market".

Is "Lade" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lade" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Lade"?

"Lade" is pronounced /ˈlād/.

What is the origin of the word "Lade"?

"Lade" comes from Middle English, from Old English hladan; akin to Old High German hladan to load, Old Church Slavic klasti to place. First known use: before 12th centuryt.