duty

noun
UK: /ˈdjuːti/
US: /ˈduːti/

  1. Something you have to do because it is morally right or because the law requires it.

    1. It is my duty to help others in need. [ ] [ ]
    2. Citizens have a duty to obey the law and pay their taxes without delay. [ ] [ ]

  2. A task that someone must do as part of their job.

    1. Her duties include answering the phone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldier's primary duty was to guard the main entrance of the base. [ ] [ ]

  3. A tax paid on goods that are imported or exported.

    1. I paid duty on the imported wine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government imposed a higher duty on foreign cars to protect domestic industries. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

job obligation tax task responsibility
duty transitive-verb

  1. A payment required by a government on imported or exported goods.

    1. We must duty these goods now. [ ] [ ]
    2. All goods being imported are subject to be duty by customs officials. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "duty" in English means: Something you have to do because it is morally right or because the law requires it., A task that someone must do as part of their job., A tax paid on goods that are imported or exported..

The phonetic transcription of "duty" is /ˈdjuːti/ in British English and /ˈduːti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "duty": job, obligation, tax, task, responsibility.

Example usage of "duty": "It is my duty to help others in need.". More examples on the page.