overburden

[ verb oh-ver-bur-dn; noun oh-ver-bur-dn ]

/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈbɜr dn; noun ˈoʊ vərˌbɜr dn /

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verb (used with object)

to load with too great a burden; overload: He was overburdened with cares.

noun

an excessive burden.

Also called burden, capping. Mining. waste earth and rock covering a mineral deposit.

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Origin of overburden

First recorded in 1570–80; over- + burden¹

Words nearby overburden

overbought, overbrake, overbreak, overbudget, overbuild, overburden, overburdensome, overbuy, overcall, overcapacity, overcapitalize

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How to use overburden in a sentence

The first derivative cause which we found under this was an accumulation of facts which overburden the mind and destroy its power.
Continental Monthly , Vol V. Issue III. March, 1864|Various
Every shilling with which they overburden the inferior number, is a shilling saved to their own pockets.
The Federalist Papers|Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison
Naturally Mr. Fisher must not overburden or imperil his bill, or interfere with the labor necessary for the war.
Our Schools in War Time—and After|Arthur Davis Dean
It is not wise to overburden oneself with numerous clothes when traveling.
Book of Etiquette, Volume 2|Lillian Eichler Watson

It does not overburden one with an exposition of scientific facts.
Astounding Stories, February, 1931|Various

British Dictionary definitions for overburden

overburden

verb (ˌəʊvəˈbɜːdən)

(tr) to load with excessive weight, work, etc

noun (ˈəʊvəˌbɜːdən)

an excessive burden or load

geology the sedimentary rock material that covers coal seams, mineral veins, etc

Derived forms of overburden

overburdensome, adjective

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