loads
Translation
lots, a lot, tons
Examples
I've got loads of work to do.
I've got loads of work to do.
There were loads of people at the party.
There were loads of people at the party.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth./sb.)) a lot of (sth./sb.) I've got loads of work to do.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lots, plenty, tons, heaps; Antonyms: few, a little
Etymology
Plural of 'load', from Old English 'lād' (way, course, carrying). The sense of 'a large quantity' developed from the idea of a full cartload.
Memory Tips
Picture a truck with a huge 'load' of something to remember it means 'a lot'. It's informal.