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- pronunciation:
- du
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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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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adjective + (n.)duty
active,
administrative,
affirmative,
ceremonial,
civic,
clerical,
constitutional,
corresponding,
countervailing,
day-to-day,
derelict,
double,
ethical,
fiduciary,
fit,
full-time,
hazardous,
heavy,
judicial,
mandatory,
military,
moral,
off,
official,
onerous,
overseas,
parental,
pastoral,
patriotic,
primary,
religious,
reserve,
sacred,
solemn,
statutory,
sworn,
triple,
unfit
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verb + (n.)duty
assign,
assume,
breach,
combat,
discharge,
distract,
execute,
fulfil,
fulfill,
impose,
interfere,
neglect,
owe,
peacekeeping,
perform,
reassign,
relieve,
resume,
retire,
shirk,
summon,
undertake,
violate,
volunteer
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(n.)duty
+ verb
bind, disclose, enforce, entail, guard, honor, notify, obey, prosecute, protect, uphold, warn
noun + (n.)duty
breach,
call,
chaplain,
coaching,
combat,
controller,
convoy,
counselor,
custom,
dereliction,
devotion,
diaper,
discharge,
excise,
fulfillment,
guard,
household,
import,
jury,
landlord,
lifeguard,
morality,
neglect,
nurse,
officer,
parenting,
patrol,
picket,
policeman,
reservist,
sense,
sentry,
soldier,
tour
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