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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

An excessive burden

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overload12

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."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERBURDEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overburden is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
OVERBURDEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is OVERBURDEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overburden is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERBURDEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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