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Difference between Loaded down with something and Loaded up with something

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loaded down with something—

1. having a heavy load of smth.; overloaded with smth.:

  • The trees are loaded down with the weight of the fruit.

2. overburdened with tasks, responsibilities, etc.:

  • He seemed loaded down with the burdens of office.

loaded up with something—(of a vessel, etc.) with a full cargo of smth.:

  • The ship was loaded up with quality food stocks, including a good array of fresh food.