Loaded vs. Unloaded — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Loaded and Unloaded
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Loaded
Carrying a load.
Unloaded
To remove the load or cargo from.
Loaded
Equipped with many accessories or features
Bought a fully loaded minivan.
Unloaded
To discharge (cargo or a load).
Loaded
Having ammunition in the firing chamber or magazine. Used of a firearm
A loaded gun.
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Unloaded
To relieve of something burdensome or oppressive; unburden
A confidant to whom he could unload his heart.
Loaded
Unbalanced because of added weight. Used of dice.
Unloaded
To give expression to (one's troubles or feelings); pour forth.
Loaded
Having great meaning, seriousness, or implication
He asked the loaded question if they should take one car or two.
Unloaded
To remove the charge from (a firearm).
Loaded
(Slang) Drunk or intoxicated.
Unloaded
To dispose of, especially by selling in great quantity; dump.
Loaded
(Slang) Having a great deal of money; rich.
Unloaded
To discharge a cargo or some other burden.
Loaded
Simple past tense and past participle of load
Unloaded
Simple past tense and past participle of unload
Loaded
Burdened by some heavy load; packed.
Let's leave the TV; the car is loaded already.
Unloaded
Not loaded.
Loaded
(of a projectile weapon) Having a live round of ammunition in the chamber.
No funny business; this heater's loaded!
Unloaded
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition;
Many people are killed by guns thought to be unloaded
Loaded
(colloquial) Possessing great wealth.
He sold his business a couple of years ago and is just loaded.
Loaded
(slang) Drunk.
By the end of the evening, the guests in the club were really loaded.
Loaded
(baseball) Pertaining to a situation where there is a runner at each of the three bases.
It's bottom of the ninth, the bases are loaded and there are two outs.
Loaded
Of a die or dice: weighted asymmetrically, and so biased to produce predictable throws.
He was playing with loaded dice and won a fortune.
Loaded
(of a question) Designed to produce a predictable answer, or to lay a trap.
That interviewer is tricky; he asks loaded questions.
Loaded
(of a word or phrase) Having strong connotations that colour the literal meaning and are likely to provoke an emotional response. Sometimes used loosely to describe a word that simply has many different meanings.
"Ignorant" is a loaded word, often implying lack of intelligence rather than just lack of knowledge.
Loaded
(of an item offered for sale, especially an automobile) Equipped with numerous options.
She went all out; her new car is loaded.
Loaded
Covered with a topping or toppings.
Loaded fries
Loaded potato wedges
Loaded
Weighted with lead or similar.
A loaded cane or whip
Loaded
Containing as much or as many as is possible; - of containers, vehicles, trays, etc.; as, a tray loaded with dishes
Loaded
Containing a shell or an explosive charge ready for firing; - of firearms. Opposite of unloaded.
Loaded
Charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence; - of statements or questions; as, a loaded question.
Loaded
Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value; as, She was not merely rich but loaded.
Loaded
Very drunk.
Loaded
Filled with a great quantity;
A tray loaded with dishes
Table laden with food
`ladened' is not current usage
Loaded
(of weapons) charged with ammunition;
A loaded gun
Loaded
(of statements or questions) charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence;
A loaded question
Loaded
Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value;
An affluent banker
A speculator flush with cash
Not merely rich but loaded
Moneyed aristocrats
Wealthy corporations
Loaded
Very drunk
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