Unload

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To remove cargo, passengers, or other contents from a vehicle, vessel, or container.

“The lorry pulled into the warehouse to unload its delivery of building materials.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ʌnˈləʊd/

Syllables

un·load

Related Words

Synonyms

drop discharge unladeoffload

Antonyms

load pack fill stow

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Wordle

Ends in OAD which is a recognisable Wordle pattern, LOAD is a strong and familiar sub-word

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Words you can make from Unload

Shorter words formed from the letters in “unload”.

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