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Feeding our cat each morning is my responsibility.
What does Responsibility mean?
Responsibility is a duty to take care of something or do what is expected of you.
Dictionary definition
Responsibility is a duty to take care of something or do what is expected of you.
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Responsibility in a sentence
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Our group shared responsibility for keeping the art table tidy.
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Maya accepted responsibility for returning the borrowed books on time.
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Practice 1
Which meaning fits responsibility?
Responsibility is a duty to take care of something or do what is expected of you.
Practice 2
Sam agrees to water the class plant. What shows responsibility?
Sam follows through on the duty he agreed to handle.
Practice 3
Returning the library book by Friday is my ___.
Responsibility is a duty to take care of something or do what is expected of you.
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ri · spon · suh · bil · uh · tee · strongest beat: bil
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WordResponsibility.
Partnoun.
MeaningResponsibility is a duty to take care of something or do what is expected of you.
ExampleExample: Feeding our cat each morning is my responsibility.
Word breakdown
6 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · spon · suh · bil · uh · tee
- Strongest beat
- bil
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bil.
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Synonyms
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dutyA task or obligation you are expected to handle.
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There is no direct opposite for responsibility in this meaning.
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Word family
Responsibility word family
Base word
responsibility
noun
responsibilities
More than one duty.
adjective
responsible
Expected to take care of a duty or act with care.
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