burden vs essence

essence vs burden

burden and essence both are nouns.

burden is a verb but essence is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
burden	Yes	No	Yes	No
essence	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, burden and essence are synonyms defined as:

burden and essence: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

Other synonyms of burden include core, effect, gist.

burden (noun)	essence (noun)
weight to be borne or conveyed	a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse	the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
an onerous or difficult concern	the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work	any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

burden (verb)	essence (verb)
impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
weight down with a load

Difference between burden and essence

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