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- [doo-tee, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu ti, ˈdyu-/
- /ˈdjuː.ti/
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- [doo-tee, dyoo-]
- /ˈdu ti, ˈdyu-/
Definitions of duties word
- noun plural duties something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation. 1
- noun plural duties the binding or obligatory force of something that is morally or legally right; moral or legal obligation. 1
- noun plural duties an action or task required by a person's position or occupation; function: the duties of a clergyman. 1
- noun plural duties the respectful and obedient conduct due a parent, superior, elder, etc. 1
- noun plural duties an act or expression of respect. 1
- noun plural duties a task or chore that a person is expected to perform: It's your duty to do the dishes. 1
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Origin of duties
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English du(e)te < Anglo-French duete. See due, -ty2
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Parts of speech for Duties
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duties popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
duties usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for duties
noun duties
- customs — the part of a port, airport, frontier station, etc, where baggage and freight are examined for dutiable goods and contraband
Antonyms for duties
noun duties
- advantages — A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
- benefits — The benefits of a life or medical insurance policy are the money that it pays out.
- hobbies — an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving.
- dishonesties — Plural form of dishonesty.
Top questions with duties
- what are the duties of the speaker of the house?
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- what does duties mean?
- what are the constitutional duties of the president?
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