duty
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Something a person feels or is required to do because of their job, role, or moral sense of what's right.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "It's the officer's _____ to keep the neighborhood safe."
Answer: duty
In your own words, what does "duty" mean?
Something a person feels or is required to do because of their job, role, or moral sense of what's right.
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