Definitions for burden

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burden bur·den

Spelling: [bur-dn]

IPA: /ˈbɜr dn/

Burden is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 100 anagrams from letters in burden (bdenru).

Definitions for burden

noun

1. that which is carried; load:
2. that which is borne with difficulty; obligation; onus:
3. Nautical. the weight of a ship's cargo. the carrying capacity of a ship.
4. Mining. overburden (def 3).
5. Metallurgy. the minerals charged into a blast furnace or steelmaking furnace.
6. Accounting. overhead (def 6).
7. the main point, message, or idea.
8. Music. the refrain or recurring chorus of a song.

verb (used with object)

1. to load heavily.
2. to load oppressively; trouble.

Origin of burden

before 1000; Middle English, variant of burthen, Old English byrthen; akin to German Bürde, Gothic baurthei; see bear¹

Examples for burden

I am weary of the earth-damps; they burden me; they choke me!

“If Charleston harbor needs improvement, let the commerce of Charleston bear the burden,” he said.

While women are often better informed about their health, that means they bear the burden of broaching the topic of HPV.

She would cast her burden on Him, for she knew He cared for her.

All of us together, in and out of government, must bear the burden.

“There are indications that decriminalization can reduce the burden on criminal justice systems,” the report said.

Parents who bring wrongful birth suits seem to face a burden faced by no other plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases.

The burden was hard to bear, yet I prayed for strength to bear it.

Why do so many put the burden of speaking to race issues on Cosby?

Sin brings its punishment, and it is hard work, bearing its burden!