LADE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
fill or place a load on
Example: load a car; load the truck with hay
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Verb
remove with or as if with a ladle
Example: ladle the water out of the bowl
Synonyms
Lade, Load up, Ladle, Load, Laden
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "lade" comes from Proto-Germanic *laidō. It started in Old English lād. Then it appeared in Middle English lad. Later, people used it in Proto-Indo-European *kleh₂-. After that, it was Proto-Germanic *hlaþaną. Over time, it became Old English hladan. Finally, it reached Middle English laden.
🔗 Related Words
lode – A related word in the same word family.
lead – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.