adjective Uncommon
unloaded
Unloaded (adjective) means having had its load or cargo removed. Example: “Always check that a gun is unloaded before cleaning it.”
adjective
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Having had its load or cargo removed.
"Always check that a gun is unloaded before cleaning it."
"The unloaded truck drove much faster on the highway."
How to use unloaded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEmptied of its cargo, ammunition, or contents.
Common pairings
unloaded gun
unloaded truck
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Etymology
From unload + -ed.
Rhymes for unloaded
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What does “unloaded” mean?
The word “unloaded” means having had its load or cargo removed. In plain terms, emptied of its cargo, ammunition, or contents.
How do you use “unloaded” in a sentence?
Here is “unloaded” used in a sentence: “Always check that a gun is unloaded before cleaning it.”
What part of speech is “unloaded”?
“Unloaded” is an adjective.
Is “unloaded” a common word?
“Unloaded” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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