arduous; heavy responsibility; demanding; load-bearing capacity
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
arduous; heavy (of responsibility); involving great difficulty
Describes tasks, jobs, or responsibilities that are very difficult or demanding.
He bears a heavy responsibility in this matter.
The project director's position is very demanding.
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Taking care of three children is an arduous job.
adjective
taxing; strenuous; requiring great effort
Describes activities that require a lot of physical or mental energy.
For me, doing translation is very strenuous work.
Climbing that snowy mountain is extremely taxing for anyone.
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Staring at a computer screen for long periods is very straining on the eyes.
verb
to bear a load; to have a carrying capacity (of)
technicalUsed to ask or state how much weight a vehicle, structure, or container can support. Often appears in questions.
What is the load-bearing capacity of this vehicle?
This bridge can bear a load of fifty tons.
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We need to ask if this wooden floor can bear the weight.