Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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burden | Yes | No | Yes | No |
plumb | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
burden (noun) | plumb (noun) |
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weight to be borne or conveyed | the metal bob of a plumb line |
the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse | |
an onerous or difficult concern | |
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work |
burden (adjective) | plumb (adjective) |
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exactly vertical |
burden (verb) | plumb (verb) |
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impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to | adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical |
weight down with a load | measure the depth of something |
examine thoroughly and in great depth | |
weight with lead |
burden (adverb) | plumb (adverb) |
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conforming to the direction of a plumb line | |
exactly | |
completely; used as intensifiers |