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burden

 

[ ˈbəːd(ə)n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

carry

A load, especially a heavy one.

Synonyms

cargo, load, weight

Examples of usage

  • He struggled to carry the burden of groceries home.
  • The burden of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional

Something that is emotionally difficult to bear.

Synonyms

onus, responsibility, stress

Examples of usage

  • The burden of guilt haunted him for years.
  • She felt the burden of grief after the loss of her loved one.
Context #3 | Verb

impose

To load or overload.

Synonyms

encumber, overburden, weigh down

Examples of usage

  • The new regulations burdened small businesses with additional costs.
  • Don't burden yourself with unnecessary worries.

Translations

Translations of the word "burden" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fardo

🇮🇳 बोझ

🇩🇪 Last

🇮🇩 beban

🇺🇦 тягар

🇵🇱 brzemię

🇯🇵 負担 (ふたん)

🇫🇷 fardeau

🇪🇸 carga

🇹🇷 yük

🇰🇷 부담

🇸🇦 عبء

🇨🇿 břemeno

🇸🇰 bremeno

🇨🇳 负担 (fùdān)

🇸🇮 bremena

🇮🇸 byrði

🇰🇿 жүк

🇬🇪 ტვირთი

🇦🇿 yük

🇲🇽 carga

Etymology

The word 'burden' originated from the Old English word 'byrthen', meaning 'a load, weight, or charge'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include emotional or mental weight. The concept of burden has been prevalent in various cultures and languages, reflecting the universal experience of carrying heavy loads, whether physical or emotional.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,206, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.