Definition of Burden

a problem or inconvenience

Examples of Burden in a sentence

Babysitting for my neighbors had become a burden when they wanted me to work over 40 hours a week while going to school.  🔊

My mother didn’t want to be a burden on her children during her old age, so she decided to live in a nursing home.  🔊

“I don’t want to burden you with my problem,” the homeless man said, “but please buy me a bag of groceries.”  🔊

When the college library decided to close early, that was a burden for me since I needed peace and quiet to do my homework.  🔊

Evacuations from a hurricane can be a burden for some, but an impossible task for those who don’t have another place to live.  🔊

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