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It is your duty to return library books on time.
What does Duty mean?
Duty means a responsibility you should do.
Dictionary definition
A responsibility or task that a person is expected to do.
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Citizens have a duty to follow laws.
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What does duty mean?
Duty means a responsibility you should do.
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Which choice is closest in meaning to duty?
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doo · tee · strongest beat: doo
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WordDuty.
Partnoun.
MeaningDuty means a responsibility you should do.
ExampleExample: It is your duty to return library books on time.
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- Syllables
- doo · tee
- Strongest beat
- doo
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on doo.
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Synonyms
Words like Duty
responsibilityUse for expected tasks and obligations.
obligationUse for something a person is required to do.
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Duty word family
Base word
duty
adjective
dutiful
Showing care in doing one's duties.
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