Duty

Meaning

something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation

a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility

Example Sentences

It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.

It is our duty to protect the environment.

Example Expressions

call of duty

Synonyms

responsibility, obligation, commitment, role, task, assignment

Entry 1

responsibility, obligation, commitment, role

Entry 2

responsibility, obligation, task, assignment, commitment

Antonyms

freedom, choice, privilege, right, exemption

Entry 1

freedom, choice, privilege, right

Entry 2

freedom, choice, exemption

Collocations

moral duty, civic duty, on duty, duty free, official duty, line of duty

Entry 1

moral duty, civic duty, on duty

Entry 2

duty free, official duty, moral duty, line of duty