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loaded - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'loaded' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Loaded [ imp. & p. p.]
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Meaning of 'loaded' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . loaded [ a]
Meaning (1):
- (of weapons) charged with ammunition
Example in sentence:
  • a loaded gun
2 . loaded [ s]
Meaning (2):
- (of statements or questions) charged with associative significance and often meant to mislead or influence
Example in sentence:
  • a loaded question
Meaning (3):
- having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
Example in sentence:
  • a speculator flush with cash;
  • a substantial family;
  • an affluent banker;
  • moneyed aristocrats;
  • not merely rich but loaded;
  • wealthy corporations
Meaning (4):
- filled with a great quantity
Example in sentence:
  • a tray loaded with dishes;
  • table laden with food;
  • `ladened' is not current usage