Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lighten someone's burden
idiomatic expression
/ˈlaɪtən sʌmˈwʌnz ˈbɜrdən/
Definition
To make someone’s difficulties or responsibilities less heavy or more manageable.
Examples
- She decided to lighten her friend’s burden by offering to help with the project.
- Volunteers often work to lighten the burden of families in crisis.
- Listening to my problems helped lighten my burden.
Meaning
This phrase implies helping someone by reducing the weight of their problems or challenges, often through support, assistance, or emotional aid.
Synonyms
- ease someone’s load
- alleviate someone’s stress
- reduce someone’s difficulties
