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单词 freight
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freight

1 of 2

noun

ˈfrāt How to pronounce freight (audio)
often attributive
1
a
: the compensation paid for the transportation of goods
b
: cost
help pay the freight
2
a
: goods to be shipped : cargo
The freight arrived by steamboat.
b
: load, burden
The man staggered under a freight of small logs in a basket.
c
: meaning sense 3, significance
words that carry psychological freight, such as "family," "work," and "sex"
3
a
: the ordinary transportation of goods by a common carrier and distinguished from express
b
: a train designed or used for such transportation
an eastbound freight

freight

2 of 2

verb

freighted; freighting; freights

transitive verb

1
a
: to load with goods for transportation
b
: burden, charge
freighted with memories
2
: to transport or ship by freight

Synonyms

Noun

  • burden
  • cargo
  • draft
  • haul
  • lading
  • load
  • loading
  • payload
  • weight

Verb

  • burden
  • encumber
  • lade
  • laden
  • load
  • lumber
  • saddle
  • weight
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Example Sentences

Noun trains that carry both passengers and freight The freight arrived by steamboat. The order was shipped by freight. Verb it took six hours to freight the cargo airplane
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Miami is an international hub and processing center for intensive passenger and freight traffic for Latin America and much of Europe. WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Eurotunnel Le Shuttle runs trains that carry passenger and freight vehicles through a tunnel between England and France. CNN, 24 Aug. 2022 The expansion will allow Virginia to significantly boost Amtrak and VRE commuter services while separating passenger and freight trains, which officials say will improve service reliability. Luz Lazo, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Passenger and freight trains have to slow to a crawl through the B&P Tunnel at 30 mph. Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2022 It’s not like a passenger or freight train designed for use around the world. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2022 Rather, when these lawmakers were in school, state appropriations paid most of the freight for anyone attending a public university. al, 26 Aug. 2022 The turn of fortunes, however, is fueling critics beyond the customers of ocean freight as inflation grips economies from Australia to Germany and politicians look for scapegoats. Brendan Murray, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2022 Indiana transports 724 million tons of freight each year, according to INDOT, the fifth highest in the nation. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2022
Verb
The cancellations are intended to avoid possible disruptions should freight railroad workers walk out on strike while lengthy trips are underway on the California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Southwest Chief and Texas Eagle routes. Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 But since then, Russia has hit several key lines, compromising Ukraine’s ability to freight its grain out of the country. Drew Hinshaw, WSJ, 6 May 2022 But rather than freight the music with the weight of tragedy, Sorey opted toward extreme lightness. Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2022 Even Black creators like Thomas, Bennett said, can’t help but freight their stories about Black kids with the horrors of racial injustice. Howard Bryant, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2020 Narratives of reverse migration from the United States are often freighted with ambivalence. Theodore Ross, Harper's Magazine, 25 May 2020 Consumers have had no trouble continuing to purchase bananas freighted from Central America, confections from Europe, and fresh produce from California’s Central Valley. Liz Specht, Wired, 20 May 2020 While businesses nationwide are seeking similar relief, Mr. Trump’s status as president means his company’s actions are freighted with potential conflicts of interest for lenders and landlords. David Enrich, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2020 Many furs are freighted with family history, especially garments earned by individuals who had to strive for them. Ray A. Smith, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German vracht, vrecht

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

freight 1 of 2

noun

ˈfrāt How to pronounce freight (audio)
1
: goods or cargo carried by a ship, train, truck, or airplane
2
: the carrying (as by truck) of goods from one place to another
The order was shipped by freight.
3
: the amount paid (as to a shipping company) for carrying goods
4
: a train that carries freight

freight

2 of 2

verb

freighted; freighting
: to send by train, truck, airplane, or ship

freight 1 of 2

noun

1
as in cargo
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported shipped a large freight of steel to the manufacturer

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cargo
  • payload
  • burden
  • loading
  • load
  • lading
  • haul
  • shipment
  • weight
  • draft
  • carload
  • truckload
  • ballast
  • consignment
  • trainload
  • shipload
  • wagonload
  • package
  • bale
  • pack
  • surcharge
  • deadweight
  • bulk
  • parcel
  • bundle
  • overload
  • packet
  • boatload
  • manifest
  • mass
  • body
2
as in price
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something it's all very well to suggest increased government services, but who will pay the freight for them?

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • price
  • cost
  • fee
  • rate
  • damage
  • charge
  • price tag
  • tariff
  • bill
  • value
  • sale
  • valuation
  • ante
  • figure
  • market value
  • discount
  • invoice
  • surcharge
  • reduction
  • deduction
  • deposit
  • service charge
  • unit price
  • overcharge
  • list price
  • carrying charge
  • down payment
  • asking price
  • markdown
  • price point
  • sticker price
  • service fee
  • fair market value
  • check
  • account
  • tab

freight

2 of 2

verb

as in to load
to place a weight or burden on it took six hours to freight the cargo airplane

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • load
  • weight
  • burden
  • lumber
  • saddle
  • pack
  • laden
  • fill
  • tax
  • stack
  • lade
  • weigh
  • encumber
  • pile
  • clutter
  • surcharge
  • heap
  • mound
  • clog
  • overload
  • hamper
  • handicap
  • overburden
  • press
  • strain
  • overtax
  • oppress
  • afflict

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unload
  • discharge
  • unlade
  • relieve
  • ease
  • alleviate
  • lighten
  • disencumber
  • unburden
  • disburden
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