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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : bur-dn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɜr dn



Definition of burden

Origin :
  • "a load," Old English byrðen "a load, weight, charge, duty;" also "a child;" from Proto-Germanic *burthinjo- "that which is borne" (cf. Old Norse byrðr, Old Saxon burthinnia, German bürde, Gothic baurþei), from PIE root *bher- (1) "to bear, to carry; give birth" (see infer).
  • The shift from -th- to -d- took place beginning 12c. (cf. murder). Archaic burthen is occasionally retained for the specific sense of "capacity of a ship." Burden of proof is recorded from 1590s.
  • noun mental weight; stress
  • verb encumber, strain
Example sentences :
  • All of us together, in and out of government, must bear the burden.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • I am weary of the earth-damps; they burden me; they choke me!
  • Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • She would cast her burden on Him, for she knew He cared for her.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • The burden was hard to bear, yet I prayed for strength to bear it.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • Sin brings its punishment, and it is hard work, bearing its burden!
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • They would never be a burden again—never, as long as she had strength and health!
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • She had taken Anna into business with her, but the burden of the partnership had always been on Harriet.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "It is very disagreeable when one's income becomes a burden," said Christine gravely.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • With that the girl was off, and Renmark carried his burden alone.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Relieved of her burden, she rose and went to the poor, twisted foot.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

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