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duty

/ˈdjuːti/
du · ty ˈdjuː · ti
English Definition
n. something you must do because it is morally or legally right
中文释义
责任,义务
Significado en Español
deber, obligación
한국어 뜻
의무, 책임
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghĩa vụ, trách nhiệm
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Example Sentence

It is my duty to help those in need.

帮助有需要的人是我的责任。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “duty”:

  1. A choice
  2. B obligation
  3. C privilege
  4. D option
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B — obligation. “duty” means n. something you must do because it is morally or legally right

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is a good soldier's ______ to protect and serve his own country.

  1. A hobby
  2. B duty
  3. C game
  4. D holiday
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B — duty. “duty” means n. something you must do because it is morally or legally right

Common questions about “duty”

What does “duty” mean?

duty — n. something you must do because it is morally or legally right. In Chinese: 责任,义务.

How do you pronounce “duty”?

duty is pronounced /ˈdjuːti/. It breaks into 2 syllables: du · ty.

How do you use “duty” in a sentence?

It is my duty to help those in need. (帮助有需要的人是我的责任。)

What are synonyms for “duty”?

responsibility, obligation, task — all close in meaning to duty (n. something you must do because it is morally or legally right).

Is “duty” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. duty appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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