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loaded

/loʊdəd/
/ˈlʌʊdɪd/
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Definitions of loaded
  1. adjective
    filled with a great quantity
    “a tray loaded with dishes”
    synonyms: laden, ladened
    full
    containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
  2. adjective
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
    “not merely rich but loaded
    synonyms: affluent, flush, moneyed, wealthy
    rich
    possessing material wealth
  3. adjective
    (of weapons) charged with ammunition
    “a loaded gun”
    synonyms:
    live
    charged with an explosive
    undischarged, unexploded
    still capable of exploding or being fired
    see moresee less
    antonyms:
    unloaded
    (of weapons) not charged with ammunition
    blank
    not charged with a bullet
    dud
    failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive
  4. adjective
    (of statements or questions) charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence
    “a loaded question”
    synonyms:
    discriminatory, prejudiced
    being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand
  5. adjective
    very drunk
    synonyms: cockeyed
    drunk, inebriated, intoxicated
    stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
Pronunciation
US
/loʊdəd/
UK
/ˈlʌʊdɪd/
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