duty
duty
moral obligation
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duty with English translation
duty usage examples
As a tenant, you have a duty to keep the flat clean.
Как арендатор, у вас есть обязанность содержать квартиру в чистоте.
It is my duty to check the smoke alarm once a month.
Моя обязанность проверять детектор дыма раз в месяц.
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duty belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
duty synonyms
What's the difference between duty / responsibility / obligation / chore / task / assignment
She takes responsibility for keeping the kitchen tidy.
You have an obligation to share cleaning duties if you live with others.
a routine, often mundane household task; strongly associated with domestic work
Taking out the trash is my least favorite chore.
a specific piece of work to be done, narrower and more concrete than 'duty'
Cleaning the bathroom is a task on the weekend list.
The manager gave us an assignment to clean the storage room.
stresses a promise or dedication to continue doing something, not just a required action
He made a commitment to help with chores every weekend.
a social or functional position that carries expected duties, broader than a single duty
Her role in the household includes planning meals and organising chores.
formal term that emphasizes the burden or weight of responsibility placed on someone
The onus for keeping the kitchen clean fell on the eldest sibling.
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How to pronounce duty and what this word means
duty means duty. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce duty
/ə ˈdjuːti/
duty translation
duty
duty examples
As a tenant, you have a duty to keep the flat clean.
duty transcription
/ə ˈdjuːti/, /ə ˈduːti/
Questions about this word
duty meaning: what does it mean?
moral obligation
duty pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
duty is pronounced as /ə ˈdjuːti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
duty definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
As a tenant, you have a duty to keep the flat clean. Translation: Как арендатор, у вас есть обязанность содержать квартиру в чистоте.
Is duty part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, duty can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is duty part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, duty can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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