unload
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for unload, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To remove cargo or goods from a vehicle, ship, or container.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use unload
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unload cargo
unload a gun
unload stock
Etymology
From "un-" + "load."
Full origin of unload →Frequently asked questions
What does “unload” mean?
The word “unload” means to remove cargo or goods from a vehicle, ship, or container. In plain terms, to take a load off something — a vehicle, a gun, an emotional burden, or an unwanted asset.
How do you pronounce “unload”?
“Unload” is pronounced uhn-LOHD (/ʌnˈloʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unload” in a sentence?
Here is “unload” used in a sentence: “The crew took two hours to unload the truck.”
What part of speech is “unload”?
“Unload” is a verb.
Is “unload” a common word?
“Unload” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “unload” have?
“Unload” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to remove cargo or goods from a vehicle, ship, or container.
