Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Duty.
How to pronounce duty:
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US
Duty - 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
"It is your duty to complete the assigned task."
"As a citizen, it is our duty to vote in elections."
"The soldier performed his duty with utmost dedication."
"Teachers have a duty to educate and guide their students."
"It is your duty to obey the laws of the land."
Word Game Points
Is DUTY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, duty is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DUTY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is DUTY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, duty is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDUTY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is DUTY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, duty is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDUTY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
