What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unloading
Example
The workers are unloading the boxes from the truck. [unloading: present participle]
Example
She felt better after unloading her worries to her friend. [unloading: gerund]
offloading
Example
The ship is offloading its cargo at the port. [offloading: present participle]
Example
He is offloading his old furniture to make room for new ones. [offloading: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unloading is more commonly used in the context of cargo or emotional baggage, while offloading is more commonly used in the context of getting rid of something or delegating responsibility.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unloading and offloading?
Offloading is more formal than unloading, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
