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Freight: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：cargo (freight)
freight
/freɪt/
n. vt.
Goods or cargo that are transported in large amounts, especially by train, ship, or plane.
cargo
➕
/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
n. vt.
Goods or items transported in large quantities, especially by commercial vehicles like trains, ships, or planes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Middle Dutch 'vracht' meaning load or transport charge.
💡 Mnemonic
Freight sounds like 'weight' – think of heavy cargo being transported.
📖 Example
The factory ordered new machinery, and the freight arrived on a massive cargo ship.
The factory ordered new machinery, and the cargo arrived on a massive cargo ship.
🔗 Collocations
freight train – a train designed to transport goods
freight charges – the costs associated with transporting goods
freight forwarder – a company that organizes shipments for clients
🔄 Synonyms
🌱 Derivatives
freighter (n.) – a large ship or aircraft for carrying goods
📖 Cultural Story
Freight originates from Middle Dutch 'vracht', related to payment for transport. It is a key term in modern logistics and global supply chains.
Meaning 2：transport goods (freight)
freight
/freɪt/
n. vt.
To transport goods in large quantities, typically by train, ship, or plane.
transport goods
➕
/trænˈspɔːrt ɡʊdz/
n. vt.
To move goods in large quantities, typically using commercial transport methods such as trains, ships, or planes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
They decided to freight the fresh fruits by train to keep them cool during the long journey.
They decided to transport the fresh fruits by train to keep them cool during the long journey.
🔗 Collocations
freight by rail – to transport goods using trains
freight goods – to send goods as cargo
air freight – to transport goods by airplane
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
unload (vt.) – to remove goods from a vehicle
🌱 Derivatives
freighting (n.) – the act of transporting goods
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