Definition

To put too much weight or cargo on something, making it too heavy or burdensome.

Example

The ship was overladed, causing it to struggle in the rough seas.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think we might overlade the truck if we keep adding more boxes.

Yeah, it looks pretty full already!

We should be careful not to overlade it, or it could cause problems.

Good point! Let's make sure we distribute the weight evenly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overlade → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively or too much) and "lade" (from Old English "ladan", meaning to load). The word "overlade" means to load something excessively or beyond its capacity.

Memory Tip

Think of loading something 'too much' ('over-') — that's why overloading means to load beyond its limit.

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