burden

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or feeling caused by the weight or pressure of a prolonged problem or other stress.

  - "The weight of student loans can be a heavy burden for graduates."
  - "The responsibility of caring for an aging parent can be a great burden."

• Noun

  A load or quantity that is carried.

  - "The porter carried a heavy burden on his back."
  - "The burden of proof is on the plaintiff in a court case."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɝdn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burden
urn , tern , urne , turn , thorn , furn , learn , earn , sworn , morn , scorn , corn

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Variants

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burden , burdens , burdened , burdening , burthen , burden of proof , beast of burden , beasts of burden , white man's burden , white man's burdens , debt burden , tax burden

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Etymology

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Old English byrdan, from bерr 'load' + dan 'giver'. Related to bear.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'burden of proof' comes from common law, and refers to the obligation of a party in a legal proceeding to produce evidence to support their claims.

2. In mathematics, a 'burden' is a term used to describe the weight of a load that is being supported by a structure, such as a bridge or a beam.

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Related Concepts

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1. stress: A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from demand or pressure.

2. responsibility: A duty or obligation to perform a task or function.

3. weight: A force acting upon a body that tends to cause a body to move in the direction of the force, or to stay at rest within a system.

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Culture

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In literature, the burden of responsibility or guilt is a common theme. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macbeth's ambition and guilt lead him to commit regicide, and he is haunted by the burden of his actions throughout the play.

How to Memorize "burden"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy pack on your back, or a large boulder that you are trying to lift.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burden' with words like 'weight', 'responsibility', and 'stress'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B.U.R.D.E.N to remember the definition: Brings Unwanted Responsibility and Difficulty Every Now.

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