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We helped unload the boxes.
What does Unload mean?
Unload means to take things out.
Dictionary definition
To unload means to take things out of a vehicle, bag, box, or container.
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Unload in a sentence
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The workers unload supplies from the truck before school starts.
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A careful team will unload fragile materials slowly so nothing breaks during the move.
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Practice 1
What does unload mean?
Unload means to remove items from a vehicle, bag, box, or container.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for unload?
Load is the direct contrast because it means put things in.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses unload correctly?
Taking books from a cart shows the meaning of unload.
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un · lohd · strongest beat: lohd
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WordUnload.
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MeaningUnload means to take things out.
ExampleExample: We helped unload the boxes.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · lohd
- Strongest beat
- lohd
- Ending
- lohd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lohd.
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Word family
Unload word family
Base word
load
verb
unload
To take things out.
verb
unloads
Takes things out.
verb
unloaded
Took things out.
verb
unloading
Taking things out now.
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Hint for students
Unload means to take things out of a container, vehicle, or bag. Look for clue words about removing items from somewhere.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse unload with unpack. Unload often focuses on taking things out of a vehicle or container; unpack often focuses on opening bags or boxes after travel or moving.
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Write one sentence that shows unload without using the word unload. Then underline the clue words that show items being taken out of a vehicle, bag, box, or container. Example: The team carried every chair out of the van and into the gym. Clue words: carried, every chair, out of the van, into the gym Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show things being taken out of something?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The workers unload supplies from the truck before school starts." Why does unload fit better than load?
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