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- [bur-th uh n]
- /ˈbɜr ðən/
- /ˈbɜː.ðən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bur-th uh n]
- /ˈbɜr ðən/
Definitions of burthen word
- abbreviation BURTHEN burden1 3
- abbreviation BURTHEN burden1 . 1
- noun burthen (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (nautical) The tonnage of a ship based on the number of tuns of wine that it could carry in its holds. 0
- noun burthen Archaic spelling of burden. 0
- verb burthen Archaic spelling of burden. 0
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Parts of speech for Burthen
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burthen popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
burthen usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for burthen
noun burthen
- albatross — An albatross is a very large white seabird.
- ball and chain — (formerly) a heavy iron ball attached to a chain and fastened to a prisoner
- burden — If you describe a problem or a responsibility as a burden, you mean that it causes someone a lot of difficulty, worry, or hard work.
- onus — a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
Antonyms for burthen
abbreviation burthen
- disburthen — (obsolete) disburden.
Top questions with burthen
- what does burthen mean?
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