duties

Meanings

• noun

  The tasks or responsibilities that are required, expected, or assigned to a person or organization.

  - "As an employee, I have certain duties that I am expected to perform."
  - "The mayor has a duty to ensure the safety of the citizens in his city."

• noun

  A debt or obligation that one has towards someone or something.

  - "I feel a sense of duty to help those in need."
  - "A soldier has a duty to protect his country."

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Pronunciation

1. /duːtiz/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

right , duty-free

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Synonyms

obligation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duties
duties , booties , pieties , pasties , utilities

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Variants

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duties , duty , off duty , on duty , death duties , death duty , duties to retreat , duty to retreat , sea duties , sea duty , succession duties , succession duty , temporary duties , temporary duty

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Etymology

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From Old French 'deu' meaning 'owed' or 'owed duty' and later 'task' or 'function'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'duty' comes from the Old French word 'deu', meaning 'owed'.

2. In the military, a duty roster is a list of tasks and responsibilities that need to be performed over a specific period of time.

3. In some cultures, the concept of duty is deeply ingrained in the social fabric, with individuals expected to fulfill certain roles and responsibilities based on their age, gender, or social status.

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Related Concepts

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1. responsibilities: Related concept that refers to the obligations or tasks that an individual or organization has to fulfill.

2. obligations: Related concept that refers to the duties or tasks that one is bound to perform by virtue of a contract, agreement, or moral principle.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the concept of duty often appears as a theme in stories about honor, loyalty, and responsibility. Duties have been depicted in various forms, from the chivalric codes of knights to the social contracts of modern society.

How to Memorize "duties"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carrying out their tasks and responsibilities, or visualize a list of duties that need to be completed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duties' with words such as 'responsibilities', 'obligations', or 'tasks'. Create mental associations to help remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic such as 'Don't Forget Your Duties' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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