unburdening
|un-bur-den-ing|
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/ʌnˈbɜrdənɪŋ/
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/ʌnˈbɜːd(ə)nɪŋ/
(unburden)
relieve of burden
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unburden' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'burden' meaning 'load or weight'.
Historical Evolution
'unburden' changed from the Middle English word 'unburdenen' and eventually became the modern English word 'unburden'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove a load or weight', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to relieve oneself of a burden or worry'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to relieve oneself of a burden or worry.
She found solace in unburdening her worries to a friend.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41