Word DUTY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

duty

🇺🇸 [ˈdjuːti]

Meanings

A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility that one is expected to perform as part of a role or position.

Examples

• It is her duty to report any issues.
• He performed his duties with dedication.
• They take their duty to help others seriously.

Synonyms

responsibility • obligation • task

Antonyms

privilege • leisure • freedom