Meaning
A heavy load that you carry, or a duty or problem that feels heavy.
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Word origin
From Old English byrthen, meaning a load, from the same root as the verb bear.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- byrthen
- English cognates
- bear
Grammar
Examples
donkey .
The first meaning is a real load that is carried.
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A person can feel like a burden when others must care for them.
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Anything hard to bear can be called a burden on someone.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 8: burden, madness, entry and 7 more words.