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SuperESL Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

burden

Hello,

If I say "I had to take up a large share of the buden of caring for my daughter," does the use of the word 'burden' make it sound as if I hated the task? Or will most people interpret the word in a neutral way? Thank you.
  

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'Burden' has a negative connotation. You didn't exactly hate it, but you definitely didn't enjoy it.

— Rover_KE

  • 'Burden' has a negative connotation.
  • You didn't exactly hate it, but you definitely didn't enjoy it.
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'Burden' has a negative connotation.

You didn't exactly hate it, but you definitely didn't enjoy it.
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What word would you recommend for the same meaning but without the negative connotation? Thanks.
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I had to shoulder a large share of the responsibility of caring for my daughter.
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Great! Thank you so much.
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Should I use "for" or "of" after responsibility here: "....the responsibility for / of caring for my daughter"

Thanks.
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