burdened

Meanings

• adjective

  Heavy or difficult to carry; weighed down.

• verb

  To make (someone) feel weighed down by responsibilities or troubles.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burdened
urned , turned , earned , learned , urned

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Variants

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burdened , burden , burdening , burdens

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Forms

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burdening, burdenedly, burdenable

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Etymology

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From Old English byrdan 'to carry, bear'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'burdened' has been used in various fields, including psychology, where it refers to the sense of being overwhelmed by responsibilities or emotions.

2. In some cultures, carrying a heavy burden is seen as a sign of strength and resilience.

3. The phrase 'burden of proof' refers to the obligation of providing evidence or proof in a legal case.

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Related Concepts

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1. stress: Burdened is related to stress, as both concepts refer to a state of mental or emotional pressure or strain.

2. responsibility: Burdened is also related to responsibility, as being burdened by something often implies having a heavy or difficult obligation.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'burdened' is often used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological weight. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia sings 'O, my sweet friend, / For a rare and radiant maiden / Was he wasted, my dear Ophelia / Ne'er to be found, / But withered, as this autumnal leaf / Which this wind wafts from off my bough.

How to Memorize "burdened"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy load or weight that is difficult to carry. Imagine trying to lift it and feeling the strain on your back and muscles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'burdened' with feelings of heaviness, strain, and difficulty. Remember that it describes something that is weighed down or difficult to carry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Elephants Can't Understand Burdened Easy' to remember that burdened means 'heavy or difficult to carry'.

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