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duties

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA /ˈdjuːtiz/

Noun

duties noun

  1. That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.“We don't have a duty to keep you here.”
  2. The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.“I’m on duty from 6 pm to 6 am.”
  3. A tax placed on imports or exports; a tariff.
  4. One's due, something one is owed; a debt or fee.

Verb

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Word map

obligationaccountabili…accountabili…activitiesallocationsappointmentappointmentsassignmentsattributionsblotchesduties

Related terms

Synonyms

obligationaccountabilitiesaccountabilityactivitiesallocationsappointmentappointmentsassignmentsattributionsblotchesbondbondsburdenscapabilitiescapacitiescapacitycaricatures

Antonyms

rightduty-free

Associated

responsibilitiesescortdutyhandledpatrolconvoytaxescustomsrafenforcementassignedsquadron

Rhymes

cutisbooteesbootiesabsolute easebeautiesblue teescutiesfruit teas

Usage & collocations

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