Burden
noun
Something heavy that you have to carry.
The fireman lifted the burden of the old woman out of the burning house.
Often appears as...
- carry a burden
- heavy burden
noun
A duty, responsibility, or obligation that causes worry or difficulty.
The burden of proof rests on the prosecution in a criminal trial.
Often appears as...
- bear the burden
- burden of proof
Usage tips
Formal
General,Legal
verb
To put a heavy load or responsibility on someone or something.
She didn't want to burden him with her problems.
Often appears as...
- burden with
- burden by
noun
The main idea or theme in a speech, book, or other work.
The burden of his speech was the importance of education.
Often appears as...
- the burden of his speech
- the burden of the story
Usage tips
Formal
Literary,Academic
noun
Something heavy that you have to carry.
The fireman lifted the burden of the old woman out of the burning house.
Often appears as...
- carry a burden
- heavy burden
noun
A duty, responsibility, or obligation that causes worry or difficulty.
The burden of proof rests on the prosecution in a criminal trial.
Often appears as...
- bear the burden
- burden of proof
Usage tips
Formal
General,Legal
verb
To put a heavy load or responsibility on someone or something.
She didn't want to burden him with her problems.
Often appears as...
- burden with
- burden by
noun
The main idea or theme in a speech, book, or other work.
The burden of his speech was the importance of education.
Often appears as...
- the burden of his speech
- the burden of the story
Usage tips
Formal
Literary,Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Load
Refers to actual objects that are difficult to carry due to weight or size.
Hikers often share the burden of the group's supplies.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
Can describe emotional stress similar to carrying something heavy.
After the loss, the grief became a heavy burden for her.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Load
Refers to actual objects that are difficult to carry due to weight or size.
Hikers often share the burden of the group's supplies.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
Can describe emotional stress similar to carrying something heavy.
After the loss, the grief became a heavy burden for her.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Load
Refers to actual objects that are difficult to carry due to weight or size.
Hikers often share the burden of the group's supplies.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
Can describe emotional stress similar to carrying something heavy.
After the loss, the grief became a heavy burden for her.
Never forget "Burden"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was an economic tension that's what kept the Cold War alive and well not coincidentally life liberty and the pursuit of happiness the only three things for which we will bear any burden
Video examples
The nightmare videos of...
we can actually start to at least begin that process. And so when you talk about legibility and digital literacy, I find it difficult to imagine that we need to place the burden of digital literacy on users themselves. But whose responsibility is education in this new world?
Video examples
Inside the killer whale...
on limited, shared resources. An older female can further her genes without burdening her family by supporting her adult sons, who sire calves other families will raise. This might be why the females have evolved to stop reproducing entirely in middle age.
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
in order not to lose the other. I will lose my freedom in order not to lose connection. And I will learn to love in a certain way that will become burdened with extra worry and extra responsibility and extra protection, and I won't know how to leave you
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
Lakota freed for a moment from all of his burdens wolves are not only social animals living together as families they are also a keystone species in that they help manage and bring stability
Video examples
How to deconstruct...
can become a threat to my life, and I am tired. I am tired of carrying this invisible burden of other people's fears, and many of us are, and we shouldn't have to,
Video examples
Protecting The Elephant...
understanding the central importance of zangarbai places an even bigger burden on andrea's shoulders her presence here is not just preventing elephant deaths
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
maintenance is a real burden there will be no easy meals on this island walruses are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are
Video examples
Parenthood Is Tough For...
grooming or just playing it's he who shoulders the burden of responsibilities in truth his daughter is plenty big enough to keep up with the
Video examples
Puffin Hunts Fish To...
he has a mate for life both share the burden of raising their week old chick their puffling who needs five square meals a day
Video examples
What game theory teaches...
one was an exporter of democracy and capitalism the other one is an exporter of soviet-style communism and there was an economic tension that's what kept the Cold War alive and well not coincidentally life liberty and the pursuit of happiness the only three things for which we will bear any burden
Video examples
The nightmare videos of...
we can actually start to at least begin that process. And so when you talk about legibility and digital literacy, I find it difficult to imagine that we need to place the burden of digital literacy on users themselves. But whose responsibility is education in this new world?
Video examples
Inside the killer whale...
on limited, shared resources. An older female can further her genes without burdening her family by supporting her adult sons, who sire calves other families will raise. This might be why the females have evolved to stop reproducing entirely in middle age.
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
in order not to lose the other. I will lose my freedom in order not to lose connection. And I will learn to love in a certain way that will become burdened with extra worry and extra responsibility and extra protection, and I won't know how to leave you
Video examples
Jim & Jamie Dutcher: The...
Lakota freed for a moment from all of his burdens wolves are not only social animals living together as families they are also a keystone species in that they help manage and bring stability
Video examples
How to deconstruct...
can become a threat to my life, and I am tired. I am tired of carrying this invisible burden of other people's fears, and many of us are, and we shouldn't have to,
Video examples
Protecting The Elephant...
understanding the central importance of zangarbai places an even bigger burden on andrea's shoulders her presence here is not just preventing elephant deaths
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
maintenance is a real burden there will be no easy meals on this island walruses are the largest seals in the world they weigh over a ton and are
Video examples
Parenthood Is Tough For...
grooming or just playing it's he who shoulders the burden of responsibilities in truth his daughter is plenty big enough to keep up with the
Video examples
Puffin Hunts Fish To...
he has a mate for life both share the burden of raising their week old chick their puffling who needs five square meals a day
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
No other country in the world does what we do. On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of the size of our economy or our military might - but because of the ideals we stand for, and the burdens we bear to advance them.
Quote examples
Michael Schumacher
German Celebrity
My kids are not known, and I think that is very important. So far they have lived a normal life, and will continue to do so. I feel they should have the possibility to live a free life without the burden of fame I have created.
Quote examples
Hillary Clinton
American Politician
And I will repeat today what I have said throughout this campaign. I will not raise taxes on the middle class. I will give you tax relief to help ease these burdens.
Quote examples
Ernestine Rose
American Activist
Much is said about the burdens and responsibilities of married men. Responsibilities indeed there are, if they but felt them: but as to burdens what are they?
Quote examples
Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and... the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use.
Quote examples
Yvonne Orji
Nigerian Actress
Any show that speaks to people of color feels the burden to never mess up, never make its characters look bad - to always get it right.
Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I'm black, I don't feel burdened by it and I don't think it's a huge responsibility. It's part of who I am. It does not define me.
Quote examples
Lin Dan
Chinese Athlete
It is our responsibility, but not burden, to be champions.
Quote examples
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Japanese Leader
Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.
Quote examples
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
Respect the burden.
Quote examples
Barack Obama
American President
No other country in the world does what we do. On every issue, the world turns to us, not simply because of the size of our economy or our military might - but because of the ideals we stand for, and the burdens we bear to advance them.
Quote examples
Michael Schumacher
German Celebrity
My kids are not known, and I think that is very important. So far they have lived a normal life, and will continue to do so. I feel they should have the possibility to live a free life without the burden of fame I have created.
Quote examples
Hillary Clinton
American Politician
And I will repeat today what I have said throughout this campaign. I will not raise taxes on the middle class. I will give you tax relief to help ease these burdens.
Quote examples
Ernestine Rose
American Activist
Much is said about the burdens and responsibilities of married men. Responsibilities indeed there are, if they but felt them: but as to burdens what are they?
Quote examples
Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Money and time are the heaviest burdens of life, and... the unhappiest of all mortals are those who have more of either than they know how to use.
Quote examples
Yvonne Orji
Nigerian Actress
Any show that speaks to people of color feels the burden to never mess up, never make its characters look bad - to always get it right.
Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
I'm black, I don't feel burdened by it and I don't think it's a huge responsibility. It's part of who I am. It does not define me.
Quote examples
Lin Dan
Chinese Athlete
It is our responsibility, but not burden, to be champions.
Quote examples
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Japanese Leader
Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.
Quote examples
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
Respect the burden.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension