Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Duties.
How to pronounce duties:
US
Duties - as a noun
The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
Example: "We must instill a sense of duty in our children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obligation13responsibility21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
social controlHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons
Example: "The duties of the job"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A government tax on imports or exports
Example: "They signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tariff12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indirect taxHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I have several duties to perform at work."
"Her duties as a teacher include grading papers and preparing lesson plans."
"The police officer takes his duties seriously."
"She always fulfills her duties as a mother."
"His duties as a CEO require him to travel frequently."
Word Game Points
Is DUTIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, duties is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DUTIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is DUTIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, duties is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDUTIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is DUTIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, duties is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDUTIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
