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- pronunciation:
- du
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
duties |
| definition 1: |
ethical, legal, or moral obligation.
She felt it was her duty to care for the child as if he were her own son.Serving on a jury is a civic duty.I did my duty as a citizen by voting today.The captain of the capsized vessel was charged with neglecting his duty.- synonyms:
- burden, fidelity, obligation, responsibility
- similar words:
- charge, commitment, devoir, part, trust
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| definition 2: |
the requirements associated with one's employment or position.
Keeping the peace is one of the duties of a police officer.- synonyms:
- charge, job, office, requirement, responsibility
- similar words:
- function, mission, obligation, occupation, part
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| definition 3: |
a particular task or function one is required to perform.
Your duty this morning is to sweep the porch.- synonyms:
- assignment, function, job, task
- similar words:
- business, charge, commitment, concern, detail, obligation, occupation, part
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| definition 4: |
obedience or respect toward a superior or a parent.
Her sense of duty made her stay to take care of her mother.The fighters pledged their duty to their leader.- synonyms:
- deference, obedience
- similar words:
- allegiance, faithfulness, fealty, fidelity, homage, loyalty, respect, reverence, veneration
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| definition 5: |
a tax imposed by government, esp. on imported goods.
You'll have to pay duty on that camera that you bought.- synonyms:
- customs, impost, tariff
- similar words:
- excise, levy, tax
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