Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with burden in American Collocation
burden
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
very great
These numbers constitute a considerable public health burden.
too great
It also places excessive burdens of responsibility on staff.
unfair
Listing them all on the form could be an unreasonable burden.
extra
He writes of the need to avoid any additional burden on the taxpayer.
have a burden
Women are still expected to carry the biggest burden in terms of childcare.
I didn’t want to go through life carrying this burden of responsibility on my shoulders.
put a burden on someone
The University acknowledges the financial burden placed upon students.
make a burden less
It is hoped that this report will find ways of easing the burden on poorer families.
move a burden to someone else
When someone is struggling, try to shift the burden of responsibility away from them.
make a burden greater
This has significantly increased the burden of regulation.