load

/loʊd/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A burden; a weight to be carried.

2

A worry or concern to be endured, especially in the phrase a load off one's mind.

3

A certain number of articles or quantity of material that can be transported or processed at one time.

4

A quantity of washing put into a washing machine for a wash cycle.

5

Used to form nouns that indicate a large quantity, often corresponding to the capacity of a vehicle

6

A large number or amount.

7

The volume of work required to be performed.

8

The force exerted on a structural component such as a beam, girder, cable etc.

9

The electrical current or power delivered by a device.

10

A resistive force encountered by a prime mover when performing work.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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