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responsibility

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
re · spon · si · bi · li · ty rɪ · ˌspɒn · sə · ˈbɪ · lə · ti
English Definition
n. a duty or task that you are required or expected to do
中文释义
责任,职责
Significado en Español
responsabilidad
한국어 뜻
책임
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trách nhiệm
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Example Sentence

Taking care of the pet is her responsibility.

照顾这只宠物是她的责任。

Synonyms
duty obligation accountability
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “responsibility”:

  1. A duty
  2. B privilege
  3. C freedom
  4. D luxury
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A — duty. “responsibility” means n. a duty or task that you are required or expected to do

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Feeding the family dog every day was her own special ______.

  1. A responsibility
  2. B hobby
  3. C game
  4. D holiday
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A — responsibility. “responsibility” means n. a duty or task that you are required or expected to do

Common questions about “responsibility”

What does “responsibility” mean?

responsibility — n. a duty or task that you are required or expected to do. In Chinese: 责任,职责.

How do you pronounce “responsibility”?

responsibility is pronounced /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/. It breaks into 6 syllables: re · spon · si · bi · li · ty.

How do you use “responsibility” in a sentence?

Taking care of the pet is her responsibility. (照顾这只宠物是她的责任。)

What are synonyms for “responsibility”?

duty, obligation, accountability — all close in meaning to responsibility (n. a duty or task that you are required or expected to do).

Is “responsibility” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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