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loads

loads

1 1.0
A large number or amount of something
  • noun
  • /loʊdz/
  • Informal
translation icon : montones
  • I've just got like loads and loads and loads of laundry.

And I got the kids loads of sweets.

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Examples

  • There were loads of people at the concert, making it hard to move.

  • I mean, we bought loads of hotel chocolate.

  • I actually got through loads more than I thought I would do.

  • Already there are loads of great cloud applications.

  • And then I just have loads of rubbish really left.

  • And then I just have loads of snacks.

  • And I got the kids loads of sweets.

  • Next up, I've got loads of fashion stuff.

  • I got chicken pesto, loads of cheese sauce.

  • GOSSIP IS LOADS OF FUN.

Synonyms

lot
vsloads
1.0

A large amount of something

is the simple general expression for a very large amount
a load of
vsloads
  • Informal
65 1.0

A large number or amount of things

is the plain general term without the load metaphor
slew
vsloads
  • Informal
46 5.7

A large number of things or people

is more conversational and used across many contexts
truckload
vsloads
  • US
45 2.9

A very large amount about as much as fills a truck

is a general phrase not tied to vehicle imagery
shitload of
vsloads
  • Offensive
28 9.9

A very large amount of something used in rude speech

is the neutral expression without offensive language
boatload
vsloads
  • Informal
18 3.5

A very large amount of something

is the plain way to state a large quantity without imagery
raft
vsloads
  • Informal
14 5.9

A large number of things or people

is more neutral and less conversational in tone
lotta
vsloads
  • Informal
11 8.5

A large amount of something

is the standard neutral expression without contraction
buttload
vsloads
  • Offensive
5 8.5

A very large amount of something said jokingly

is the simple factual phrase without humor or exaggeration
crapload
vsloads
  • NSFW
3 9.1

A very large amount of something

is the polite neutral way to describe a great deal
cartload
vsloads
  • Informal
2 3.5

An amount that fills a cart, often meaning a very large quantity

is neutral and does not rely on container imagery
fuckload of
vsloads
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A very large amount of something used in rude, informal speech

is the nonvulgar, socially acceptable way to say many
tons
vsloads
  • Informal
1 2.1

A very large amount of something, often many people or things

is less marked and more neutral in tone
scores
vsloads
1 2.0

A large number of people or things

applies more broadly to any great amount or quantity
wagonload
vsloads
  • Informal
1 4.5

A very large amount, like enough to fill a wagon

is the simple descriptive term without metaphorical image
oodles
vsloads
  • Informal
1 6.7

A very large amount of something, for example many things or people

is a plain description without playful or humorous style
dozens
vsloads
1 1.0

A large number, usually more than twelve

is broader, covering very large amounts without a numeric hint
heaps
vsloads
  • UK
4.8

A large amount of things, for example work, friends, or food

is the neutral standard way to say a great deal
lots
vsloads
  • Informal
1.0

A large number of people or things

is a more general, slightly broader label for great quantity
scads
vsloads
  • Informal
8.4

A very large number of people or things

is broader and neutral rather than specifically plural informal usage
gobs
vsloads
  • Informal
7.9

A large amount of things like clothes or money

is the general term without conversational coloring
stacks
vsloads
  • Informal
3.3

A large amount of things, like books or food

is the general label that does not imply grouping
piles
vsloads
2.1

A large amount of things collected together, often in a stack

is wider and does not suggest physical stacking
lashings
vsloads
  • UK
9.2

A very large amount of something, often said in a friendly or joking way

is the straightforward neutral descriptor without humor
shedload of
vsloads
  • UK
9.2

A very large amount of something you have or get

is the neutral expression for a very large amount

Antonyms

few
1.0

A small number of people or things

29 4.4

A situation where there is not enough of something people need

Compounds

loads of money
  • Informal
5 3.0

A lot of money

How Much

loads
  • Informal
1 1.0
some
1.0
a little
1.0
none
1.0

Surface Forms

load singular
loads plural

Morphology

loads = load (transparent) = load + s

Regular plural formation from the noun 'load' yielding the expected meaning 'many/large amounts'.

Etymology

Loads comes from the old word load, which meant a heavy thing you carry, like a full bag or a truckload. That's why loads now means 'a large amount' or 'a lot'.