Burden

A burden is something heavy or hard to carry, like a big backpack full of books, or a responsibility that feels tough to handle, like taking care of a pet.

Examples

• Helping my little brother with his homework can sometimes feel like a burden because he needs a lot of my attention.
• During the school project, I felt the burden of making sure everyone worked together and did their part.
• When my dad got sick, I took on the burden of helping out more around the house.

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