Burden ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Burden ( noun )

1. Something that is carried, as a load.
2. Something that is emotionally difficult to bear.
3. A responsibility or duty that someone is required to perform or support.

Origin:

Middle english burdoun, from old english byrden; akin to old high german burdi burden, latin pondus weight.

Examples:

1. The donkey was carrying a heavy burden.
2. The burden of grief was too much to bear.
3. He shouldered the burden of the project alone.
4. The burden of proof is on the prosecution.
5. The company's financial burden was too much to handle.

(As a verb)

Burden ( verb )

1. Something that is carried, as a load.
2. Something that is emotionally difficult to bear.
3. A responsibility or duty that someone is required to perform or support.

Origin:

Middle english burdoun, from old english byrden; akin to old high german burdi burden, latin pondus weight.

Examples:

1. The donkey was carrying a heavy burden.
2. The burden of grief was too much to bear.
3. He shouldered the burden of the project alone.
4. The burden of proof is on the prosecution.
5. The company's financial burden was too much to handle.