duty

CEFRB1

/ˈdjuː.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something you are responsible or expected to do.

  2. 02

    noun

    A tax paid on certain goods.

Examples

  • It is my duty to report it to the police.

  • You must account for your neglect of duty.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdu.ɾi/
  • /ˈdu.ti/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An excise tax; especially, one on imports or exports.

  2. The state of being at work and responsible for or doing a particular task.

  3. That which one is morally or legally obligated to do.

More examples

In context

  • You must perform your duty.

  • 1805, 21 October, Horatio Nelson England expects that every man will do his duty.

  • Do your duty by me! -No, we don't have a duty to keep you abreast.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English duete, from Middle English dewe + Middle English -te. Equivalent to due + -ty.