Word a Day
burden
What does burden mean?
burden (noun): a heavy load.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use burden in a sentence?
- The burden of responsibility. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
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What does “burden” mean?
a heavy load
Right! That's what “burden” means.
a boy or man
Not quite: that's what fellow means.
the forehead
Not quite: that's what brow means.
a male child
Not quite: that's what boy means.
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