Burden Definition & Meaning
burden
- noun
- an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
- weight to be borne or conveyed
- the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
- the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse
- verb
- weight down with a load
- impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to; "He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend"
"Burden" in song lyrics
See how burden is used in real songs:
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"and list picking from the arrangement under burden"
Aesop Rock — Spare a Match -
"But all it's doin is increasing the burden"
Alexipharmic — Colossus -
"My cross is heavy, I carry it, this is my burden"
Annakin Slayd f/ Killah Priest — Walkin' the Line
Words that rhyme with burden
Usage tips for "burden"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "burden" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for burden to find words that pair well.
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