Definitions

1. noun

a load or weight, especially one that is hard to bear or support

“She felt the burden of caring for her elderly mother.”

2. verb

to put or impose a load or weight on someone or something

“The teacher tried not to burden the students with too much homework.”

3. noun

something that is a problem or difficulty

“The traffic in the city is a burden on commuters.”

4. noun

a heavy load or weight, especially on the back or shoulders

“He carried a heavy burden of tools up the stairs.”