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burden

Pronunciation: [ˈbɜr.dən]

Word

Learn how to use burden in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “responsibility”

(noun) a heavy load or something difficult that someone has to deal with. It’s like when you have a lot of homework or a problem to solve that makes you feel stressed.

Example

She felt that helping her friend was a burden she gladly accepted.

Example

He did not want to be a burden to his family with his problems.

Example

What kind of burden do you think students face in school?

Context: “responsibility”

(verb) to make someone carry or deal with something heavy or difficult. It’s like when you give a friend extra work or a problem to solve that makes them feel tired or worried.

Example

The new project may burden the team, but they are ready for the challenge.

Example

They decided not to burden her with more tasks since she was already busy.

Example

How can we avoid burdening each other with too much work?

How to pronounce burden

Pronunciation: [ˈbɜr.dən]

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