loaf
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /loʊf/
KK: /loʊf/
intransitive verb
Definition
To spend time doing nothing or being lazy.
Example
On weekends, I like to loaf around the house and relax.
Tense Forms
Past: loafed
Past Participle: loafed
Conversation
What do you want to do today?
I don’t know, maybe we can just loaf around for a bit.
Sounds good! I could use a lazy day.
Yeah, sometimes it's nice to just relax and do nothing.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
laze
dawdle
linger
Antonyms
hasten
rush
labor
noun
Definition
A shaped piece of bread that is baked as a single unit, often rounded or oblong in form.
Example
I bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery this morning.
Conversation
I just baked a delicious loaf of bread this morning!
That sounds amazing! What kind did you make?
It's a whole wheat loaf, and it smells so good right now.
Root Explanation
The word 'loaf' originates from Old English 'hlaef', meaning a mass of bread or a lump. It refers specifically to a shaped or molded piece of bread.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'hlaef' which means a mass of bread — that's why 'loaf' refers to a shaped piece of bread.
Visually Confused Words
oaf
lof
loa