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burden

/ˈbɜːrdn/

bur · den ˈbɜːr · dn

English Definition

n. a heavy load, responsibility

中文释义

负担，重担

Significado en Español

carga, peso

한국어 뜻

부담, 짐

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

gánh nặng, trách nhiệm

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

bur(bear)+den(animal nest)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “burden”: Carrying the heavy boxes up the stairs was a significant burden for Jamie. A. Relief B. Load C. Fun D. Gain

A Relief
B Load
C Fun
D Gain

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B — Load. “burden” means n. a heavy load, responsibility

Common questions about “burden”

What does “burden” mean?

burden — n. a heavy load, responsibility. In Chinese: 负担，重担.

How do you pronounce “burden”?

burden is pronounced /ˈbɜːrdn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bur · den.

Is “burden” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. burden appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “burden”?

bur(bear)+den(animal nest)

Progress / 学习进度

73 / 615

12% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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burden

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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