English dictionary

burden

/'b/[@]/rd/-/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an onerous or difficult concern

noun.cognition

Examples
The burden of responsibility.

Synonyms encumbrance incumbrance load onus

Source: WordNet 3.0
weight to be borne or conveyed

noun.artifact

Synonyms load loading

Source: WordNet 3.0
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

noun.communication

Synonyms core effect essence gist

Source: WordNet 3.0
the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse

noun.cognition

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which is borne or carried; a load.

noun

Source: webster1913
The verse repeated in a song, or the return of the theme at the end of each stanza; the chorus; refrain. Hence: That which is often repeated or which is dwelt upon; the main topic; as, the <i>burden</i> of a prayer.

noun

Source: webster1913
A club.

noun

Source: webster1913

weight down with a load

verb.contact

Synonyms burthen weight weight down

Antonyms disburden unburden

Source: WordNet 3.0
impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

verb.communication

Synonyms charge saddle

Source: WordNet 3.0
To encumber with weight (literal or figurative); to lay a heavy load upon; to load.

verb

Source: webster1913