OVERBURDEN
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Overburden.
Overburden - as a noun
The surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
Overburden - as a verb
Burden with too much work or responsibility
Load with excessive weight
Example Sentences
"The overburden of responsibilities was overwhelming for him."
"The financial crisis put an overburden on the country's economy."
"The weightlifters were struggling under the overburden of heavy weights."
"The student felt an overburden of assignments during the exam week."
"The overburden on the bridge caused it to collapse."
Word Game Points
Is OVERBURDEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overburden is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERBURDEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is OVERBURDEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overburden is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERBURDEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is OVERBURDEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overburden is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERBURDEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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