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burden vs meaning

meaning vs burden

burden and meaning both are nouns.

burden is not an adjective while meaning is an adjective.

burden is a verb but meaning is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burden Yes No Yes No
meaning Yes Yes No No
As nouns, meaning is a hypernym of burden; that is, meaning is a word with a broader meaning than burden:
  • burden: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  • meaning: the message that is intended or expressed or signified
Other hypernyms of burden include import, significance, signification.
burden (noun) meaning (noun)
weight to be borne or conveyed the idea that is intended
the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse the message that is intended or expressed or signified
an onerous or difficult concern
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
burden (adjective) meaning (adjective)
rich in significance or implication
burden (verb) meaning (verb)
impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
weight down with a load
Difference between burden and meaning

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