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loaded

[ˈloʊdɪd]

loaded Definition

  • 1containing a lot of money or assets
  • 2having a lot of something, especially something valuable
  • 3drunk or under the influence of drugs

Using loaded: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loaded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He's a loaded businessman who can afford to buy anything he wants.

  • Example

    The dice were loaded in his favor, so he won every time.

  • Example

    She got so loaded at the party that she couldn't even stand up.

loaded Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for loaded

Idioms Using loaded

  • prepared for a difficult or challenging situation

    Example

    He came to the meeting loaded for bear, ready to argue his case.

  • dice that have been weighted or altered to make them more likely to land on certain numbers

    Example

    He was caught using loaded dice in the casino and was banned for life.

  • burdened or weighed down with a heavy load

    Example

    She was loaded down with shopping bags after a day of shopping.

Phrases with loaded

  • a question that is designed to trick someone or make them reveal something they do not want to

    Example

    The reporter asked a loaded question about the politician's personal life.

  • a gun that has bullets in it and is ready to be fired

    Example

    He pointed the loaded gun at the intruder and told him to leave.

  • language that is intended to influence people's opinions in a particular way, often by using emotional words or phrases

    Example

    The politician used loaded language to appeal to his supporters.

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Summary: loaded in Brief

The term 'loaded' [ˈloʊdɪd] refers to having a lot of something, such as money or assets, or being drunk or under the influence of drugs. It can describe a person, object, or situation, as in 'The dice were loaded in his favor.' 'Loaded' also appears in phrases like 'loaded question,' which is designed to trick someone, and idioms like 'loaded for bear,' meaning prepared for a difficult situation.

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