BURDENS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

weight to be borne or conveyed

Part of speech: Noun

an onerous or difficult concern

Example: the burden of responsibility; that's a load off my mind

Part of speech: Noun

the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse

Part of speech: Noun

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

Part of speech: Verb

weight down with a load

Part of speech: Verb

impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

Example: He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend