1.Definition: an onerous or difficult concern

"The burden of responsibility", "That's a load off my mind"

Related Noun(s):encumbrance, incumbrance, load, onus

Category: General

2.Definition: the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse

Category: General

3.Definition: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

Related Noun(s):core, effect, essence, gist

Category: General

4.Definition: weight to be borne or conveyed

Related Noun(s):load

Category: Objects