How Do You Spell FREIGHT?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "freight" is spelled with a combination of letters that represent unique sounds of the English language. The phonetic transcription of this word is /freɪt/, where the "f" represents the sound /f/, the "r" represents the sound /r/, the "eigh" represents the sound /eɪ/, and the "t" represents the sound /t/. The word refers to goods transported by ship, train, or truck, and it is important to spell it correctly to avoid confusion in communication and written documents.

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FREIGHT Meaning and Definition

  1. Freight refers to goods or cargo that is transported by various means such as ships, trucks, trains, or airplanes from one location to another. It encompasses any tangible items that are intended to be transported commercially, typically for sale, trade, or other commercial purposes. Freight can include a wide range of objects, from raw materials, manufactured products, or even household items being moved during a relocation.

    The transportation of freight involves the logistics and management of moving goods efficiently, safely, and economically. Freight transportation is a vital aspect of global trade and commerce, facilitating the movement of goods between different regions, countries, and continents. Companies that specialize in freight services are responsible for coordinating the movement, storage, and handling of goods throughout the entire supply chain.

    Freight can be categorized by various criteria, including the mode of transport, such as ocean freight, air freight, road freight, or rail freight. It can also be classified based on the nature of the goods being transported, such as perishable freight (e.g., fresh produce), hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals), or oversized freight (e.g., heavy machinery).

    The cost of freight is typically determined by factors such as the weight, volume, distance, mode of transport, and any additional services required, such as packaging, insurance, or customs clearance. Freight rates may vary depending on market conditions, fuel prices, or specific routes and destinations.

  2. • The cargo or part of the cargo of a ship; the hire of a ship; the charge or price for transporting goods by water.
    • To load with goods for transport by water; to engage or hire for transport of goods.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FREIGHT

The word "freight" originated from the Middle English term "fraight" or "freighten", which derived from the Old French word "froit", meaning "payment" or "hire". It further evolved from the Latin word "fractus", referring to "broken" or "fragmented". In the context of shipping, "freight" originally referred to the payment made for the transportation of goods. Over time, it came to encompass both the cost of shipment and the goods being transported.

Similar spelling words for FREIGHT

Plural form of FREIGHT is FREIGHTS

Conjugate verb Freight

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have freighted
you would have freighted
he/she/it would have freighted
we would have freighted
they would have freighted
I would have freight
you would have freight
he/she/it would have freight
we would have freight
they would have freight

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been freighting
you would have been freighting
he/she/it would have been freighting
we would have been freighting
they would have been freighting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would freight
you would freight
he/she/it would freight
we would freight
they would freight

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be freighting
you would be freighting
he/she/it would be freighting
we would be freighting
they would be freighting

FUTURE

I will freight
you will freight
he/she/it will freight
we will freight
they will freight

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be freighting
you will be freighting
he/she/it will be freighting
we will be freighting
they will be freighting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have freighted
you will have freighted
he/she/it will have freighted
we will have freighted
they will have freighted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been freighting
you will have been freighting
he/she/it will have been freighting
we will have been freighting
they will have been freighting

IMPERATIVE

you freight
we let´s freight

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to freight

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was freighting
you were freighting
he/she/it was freighting
we were freighting
they were freighting

PAST PARTICIPLE

freighted

PAST PERFECT

I had freighted
you had freighted
he/she/it had freighted
we had freighted
they had freighted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been freighting
you had been freighting
he/she/it had been freighting
we had been freighting
they had been freighting

PRESENT

I freight
you freight
he/she/it freights
we freight
they freight

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am freighting
you are freighting
he/she/it is freighting
we are freighting
they are freighting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

freighting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have freighted
you have freighted
he/she/it has freighted
we have freighted
they have freighted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been freighting
you have been freighting
he/she/it has been freighting
we have been freighting
they have been freighting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it freight

SIMPLE PAST

I freighted
you freighted
he/she/it freighted
we freighted
they freighted

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