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Loads (adv) means Informal: lots; a large amount. Example: “Thanks, I feel loads better after a good night's sleep.”
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Informal: lots; a large amount.
"Thanks, I feel loads better after a good night's sleep."
"There's loads of food left over."
"She has loads of experience in this field."
How to use loads
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal way of saying "a lot" or "plenty."
When to use it
Informal/spoken register, mainly British.
Common pairings
loads of
loads better
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What does “loads” mean?
The word “loads” means informal: lots; a large amount. In plain terms, an informal way of saying "a lot" or "plenty.".
How do you pronounce “loads”?
“Loads” is pronounced lohdz (/loʊdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “loads” in a sentence?
Here is “loads” used in a sentence: “There's loads of food left over.”
What part of speech is “loads”?
“Loads” is an adverb.
Is “loads” a common word?
“Loads” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'loads' and 'a lot'?
Both mean a large amount, but 'loads' is more informal and emphatic. 'A lot' suits most everyday speech and writing, while 'loads' feels casual and conversational, as in 'thanks loads' or 'we had loads of fun'.
Is 'loads' formal or informal?
'Loads' meaning lots or a large amount is informal. It is common in casual conversation and friendly writing but is usually avoided in formal, academic, or business contexts, where 'a great deal' or 'a large amount' fits better.
What is the difference between 'loads' and 'loads of'?
'Loads' can stand alone as an adverb meaning a lot, as in 'I miss you loads'. 'Loads of' works as a quantifier before a noun, as in 'loads of people' or 'loads of time', to say there is a large amount of something.
Can you use 'loads' in formal writing?
It is best avoided in formal writing because it is informal and conversational. In its place, use expressions such as 'a great deal', 'a large amount', 'a large number', or 'plenty', depending on whether the noun is countable.
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