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Burden

usgb/ˈbɜːrdn/Volume
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Something heavy that you have to carry.

The fireman lifted the burden of the old woman out of the burning house.
Often appears as...
carry a burden
heavy burden
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Refers to actual objects that are difficult to carry due to weight or size. SlideHikers often share the burden of the group's supplies.
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Can describe emotional stress similar to carrying something heavy. SlideAfter the loss, the grief became a heavy burden for her.