Meaning & use
burden
A heavy load, responsibility, or source of hardship that is difficult to carry or bear.
See it in a sentence
Caring for both children and aging parents became a heavy burden for her.
The new tax was seen as an unfair burden on small business owners.
A note on using this word
Burden can describe a literal physical load, but is far more often used figuratively for emotional, financial, or practical strain.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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