burden


Definition: Meaning of, burden in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbəːd(ə)n /

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burden burdens
  1. [countable] something difficult or worrying that you are responsible for
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  2. the burden of proof law the duty to prove that something is true
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  3. [countable] something that is carried [=  load]
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
burden burdened burdened
Present Participle Third Person Singular
burdening burdens
  1. be burdened with/by something to have a lot of problems because of a particular thing
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  2. be burdened with something to be carrying something heavy
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