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1overburden
verb over·bur·den \-ˈbər-dən\
: to give (someone or something) too much work, worry, etc. : to burden (someone or something) too much
Full Definition of OVERBURDEN
transitive verb
: to place an excessive burden on
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First Known Use of OVERBURDEN
1532
Related to OVERBURDEN
- Synonyms
- overload, overcharge, overfill
Rhymes with OVERBURDEN
2overburden
noun over·bur·den \ˈō-vər-ˌbər-dən\
Definition of OVERBURDEN
: material overlying a deposit of useful geological materials or bedrock
First Known Use of OVERBURDEN
1855
OVERBURDEN Defined for Kids
overburden
verb over·bur·den \ˌō-vər-ˈbər-dən\
over·bur·denedover·bur·den·ing
Definition of OVERBURDEN for Kids
: to burden too heavily <I'm overburdened with work.>
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